Certified Medication Technician — Senior Living Care

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

GROW Points

Skechers discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Kentucky is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to administer medications and deliver direct resident care according to individualized care plans. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, this role supports activities of daily living, safety, and accurate documentation of care and medication delivery.

The CMT will observe and report changes, assist with restorative techniques, communicate with supervisors, physicians, and families, and help residents maintain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification required.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents while following an individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors and provide timely interventions and communication as instructed.
• Document all pertinent observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift.
• Pass information to the next shift and ensure timely documentation by Resident Assistants to maintain quality care.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, right dose.
• Provide glucose monitoring and insulin administration (insulin-certified only).
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.
• Assist and monitor residents with meeting nutritional/hydration needs and document appropriately.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Kentucky is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to administer medications and deliver direct resident care according to individualized care plans. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, this role supports activities of daily living, safety, and accurate documentation of care and medication delivery.

The CMT will observe and report changes, assist with restorative techniques, communicate with supervisors, physicians, and families, and help residents maintain