CMT Certified Medication Tech Harbor 1st Shift Full Time

Benchmark Senior Living; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living is seeking a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to join our resident-centered team. You will administer medications and monitor residents in a warm, home-like setting, delivering respectful, person-centered care.

Ideal candidates will hold a state Medication Technician License, CPR certification or willing to obtain it within six months, and a background in elder care. Join us for reliable hours, training, and supportive colleagues.

Qualifications

• Must hold state Medication Technician License and comply with the state-approved protocol in drug administration.
• CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must have current certification as a Nursing Assistant or completed CHHA/home maker training program.
• High School education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration to the RCD.
• Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD.
• Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.
• Documents/notifies RCD of administration of PRN meds.
• Responsible for documentation on PRN meds and affect.
• Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Connect with your calling. Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Benchmark Senior Living is looking for a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to join our team! As a CMT, your main role will be to deliver care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicates questions, concerns, and/or discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD).
• Communicates any significant change of mental or physical status of resident to RCD.
• Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR.
• Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of prn meds.
• Responsible for documentation on prn meds and affect.
• Recognizes and can assist in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Requirements

• Must have state Medication Technician License and demonstrate competency in accordance with the state-approved protocol in drug administration
• Successfully complete medication technician competency review (as supervised by RN / RCD) quarterly
• CPR certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• The Medication Technician must complete a state approved training course in drug administration and receive a certificate of satisfactory successful completion.
• Med-Techs will be evaluated on their competency by the RCD each quarter
• Must have current certification as a nursing assistant or have successfully completed the certified home health aide or homemaker/personal care homemaker training program
• High School education preferred

Benefits

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
• Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.