Medication Technician: Direct Resident Care & Med Admin

Cedarbrook Senior Living; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Rochester, MI is seeking a compassionate assistant to care for residents under nursing supervision. The role includes medication administration, vital signs, and direct resident care in a licensed long-term care setting.

Qualified applicants may hold a QMA and CNA certificate with preference for one year of long-term care experience. This on-site position requires reliability, professionalism, and teamwork with staff and residents.

Qualifications

• QMA Certificate in good standing, plus current CNA Certificate is preferred.
• One year of long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews residents to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
• Obtains and records resident vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following physician orders.
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
• Maintains compliance to policies and HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Understands and implements Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan during drills and emergencies.
• Performs various non-licensed nursing tasks and checks technique against the procedure manual.
• Observes, records, and reports medication effects.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as CNA when not administering medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous relationships with residents, visitors and coworkers.
• Dependable with schedule requirements (attendance and punctuality).
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Education

QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate, preferred.

One year experience in long-term care setting preferred.

Job description

Cedarbrook Senior Living in Rochester, MI is seeking a compassionate assistant to care for residents under nursing supervision. The role includes medication administration, vital signs, and direct resident care in a licensed long-term care setting.

Qualified applicants may hold a QMA and CNA certificate with preference for one year of long-term care experience. This on-site position requires reliability, professionalism, and teamwork with staff and residents.