Overnight Caregiver/Med Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary

Job Title: Overnight Caregiver / Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
Location: Pikesville, MD
Job Type: Part-Time / Weekend Nights
Schedule: Every Other Saturday and Sunday | 7:30 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour overnight shifts)

Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable, attentive, and compassionate Overnight Caregiver / Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join our team. This role is perfect for a dedicated professional looking for a predictable, bi-weekly weekend night schedule. You will be responsible for ensuring our residents are safe, comfortable, and well-cared for throughout the night, combining direct personal care with safe medication administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Administration: Safely prepare, administer, and document medications during evening and morning passes according to physician orders and state regulations.
• Overnight Monitoring: Conduct regular safety checks throughout the night to ensure resident safety and well-being.
• Direct Resident Care: Assist residents with evening and morning Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including brushing teeth, changing into pajamas/clothes, toileting, incontinence care, and mobility or transfer assistance.
• Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve a simple, nutritious evening snack or early morning breakfast as needed.
• Light Housekeeping: Perform quiet, non-disruptive household tasks overnight, such as resident laundry, sanitizing common areas, cleaning bathrooms and organizing supplies.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to resident call lights, alarms, or urgent needs during the night shift.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Certifications:
  • Valid Certified Medication Technician (CMT) or Med Tech license required.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Experience: Prior experience working an overnight shift in an assisted living facility or residential care home is highly preferred.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stay awake, alert, and active during a 12-hour overnight shift. Ability to lift, push, pull, and assist with resident transfers.
• Attributes: Dependable, detail-oriented, patient, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Background Check: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate with potential overnight/weekend shift differentials.
• Predictable, consistent bi-weekly weekend schedule.
• A quiet, supportive, and rewarding residential work environment.