Compassionate Certified Medication Technician - Elder Care

Benchmark Senior Living; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 holidays

Discounted meals

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Referral bonus

Wellness programs

401k with company match

Medical, Vision & Dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Middletown, RI seeks a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to deliver high-quality resident care in a warm, home-like setting. The role involves accurate medication administration, documentation in MAR, and collaboration with the Resident Care Director.

Full-time positions are offered for 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm with every-other-weekend requirements. Rhode Island licensure and CPR certification are required or obtainable within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires Rhode Island Medication Technician license and competency in drug administration
• CPR certification required or obtainable within six months of hire
• Must have current nursing assistant certification or completed CHHA/homemaker training program
• High School education preferred

Responsibilities

• Communicates questions, concerns, and discrepancies related to medication administration to the Resident Care Director (RCD)
• Notifies RCD of significant changes in residents' mental or physical status
• Documents supervision of self-administration in MAR
• Documents/ notifies RCD of administration of PRN meds
• Documents PRN meds and patient affect
• Recognizes and helps prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Rhode Island Medication Technician License

CPR certification

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Middletown, RI seeks a compassionate Certified Medication Technician to deliver high-quality resident care in a warm, home-like setting. The role involves accurate medication administration, documentation in MAR, and collaboration with the Resident Care Director.

Full-time positions are offered for 7am-3pm and 3pm-11pm with every-other-weekend requirements. Rhode Island licensure and CPR certification are required or obtainable within six months of hire.