Medication Technician (CMA) [caregiver]

Senior Living Residences; East Greenwich (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Meal discounts

Job summary

Senior Living Residences is seeking a Medication Technician for Anchor Bay East Greenwich in Rhode Island. You will provide medication assistance, direct personal care, and support activities for residents in a home-like setting.

Knowledge of EHR systems and a compassionate approach are essential. The role requires CMA or MNA certification, strong communication, and reliability to ensure daily living activities are carried out safely and respectfully.

Qualifications

• Certification as CMA or MNA is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.
• Punctual and reliable, as residents depend on daily care.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication assistance, documentation, and management.
• Spend quality time with seniors and provide direct personal care.
• Join or lead activities for residents to enhance engagement.
• Record care tasks in an electronic health record system.

Skills

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Anchor Bay East Greenwich's caring and compassionate Resident Care team members provide direct care to our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Senior Living Residences - East Greenwich is located at 945 Main St, East Greenwich, RI, 02818.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

Full Time, Part Time: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Part Time: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

PAY & BENEFITS

Rates starting at $23-$24 per hour, based on prior work experience

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Reduced meal cost during scheduled shifts.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking

WHAT OUR MEDICATION TECHNICIANS DO

• Medication assistance, documentation, and management
• Spend quality time with seniors and provide direct personal care
• Join or lead fun activities of your choice with the residents
• Track care and other tasks with our easy-to-use electronic health record system
• Escort residents to meals and assist with dining services, as needed
• Work each day across all of our departments to create an atmosphere of cooperation, collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

REQUIREMENTS

• Certification: Certified Medication Aide (CMA) or Medication Nursing Assistant (MNA)
• Physical requirements: Standing, sitting, bending, and transferring residents (with and without assistance)
• Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
• Punctuality & reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives, and unique identities. Each of our communities strides to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.

Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.