Certified Medical Techician

Certified Medical Technician

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, is seeking a Care Partner / Resident Care Associate II. The Care Partner/Resident Care Associate II serves as a ministry of healing by bringing the healing, help, and hope of Jesus to those in need through a compassionate and caring presence. This position provides person-centered care and assistance with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life for residents living in an assisted living community. The Care Partner supports residents physically, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and cognitively while adhering to Assisted Living regulations, Joint Commission standards, and Positive Approach to Care® principles. Care is delivered through a strengths-based, relationship-centered approach that recognizes each resident as a unique individual created in the image of God. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting our residents in a mission-driven senior services environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents by learning their life stories, interests, occupations, hobbies, spiritual beliefs, family connections, and personal preferences.
• Identify what brings purpose, joy, comfort, and meaning to each resident's life.
• Engage residents in purposeful conversations and one-on-one interactions throughout the day.
• Encourage participation in community activities, social events, spiritual programs, and wellness opportunities.
• Support residents in maintaining previous roles, interests, and lifelong passions whenever possible.
• Create opportunities for success by adapting activities to match each resident's cognitive and physical abilities.
• Utilize Positive Approach to Care® principles to identify retained abilities and strengths.
• Recognize behavioral expressions as communication and seek to understand the unmet need behind the behavior.
• Redirect residents experiencing distress, anxiety, boredom, loneliness, or confusion toward meaningful and positive engagement opportunities.
• Use knowledge of a resident's personal history, interests, and preferences to provide individualized redirection and support.
• Promote a sense of purpose by involving residents in daily routines and meaningful tasks whenever appropriate.
• Encourage resident choice, autonomy, and participation in decision-making.
• Support residents living with dementia by creating moments of connection, success, belonging, and accomplishment.
• Partner with the Wellness team, families, and interdisciplinary staff to identify individualized engagement opportunities.
• Document and communicate resident preferences, interests, and successful engagement approaches to the care team.
• Safely administer prescribed medications according to physician orders.
• Understand medication classifications, dosages and side effects.
• Accurately pass and record medications.
• Preserve residents' dignity by maintaining their personal hygiene and ensuring residents are clean and odor-free.
• Perform proper and thorough perineal (peri) care while maintaining the residents' privacy, comfort, dignity and safety.
• Provide hygiene care respectfully and promptly, recognizing each residents' individual needs and preferences.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to safely assist residents with activities of daily living.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to support the organization's faith-based mission and values.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Current Insulin Certification
• Current (LIMA) Level 1 Medication Technician Certification
• Current Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certificate.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Following all Joint Commission standards and organizational policies.
• Participating in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Supporting person-centered care planning and individualized resident services.
• Adhering to infection prevention and control practices.
• Reporting incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards, and safety concerns immediately.
• Maintaining resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Supporting emergency preparedness and disaster response procedures.
• Practicing safe resident handling and transfer techniques.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation (EMR)
• Knowledge of medication safety and administration
• Attention to detail and organization
• Participating in interdisciplinary communication and care planning

Resources for Which Accountable

• Safe handling and storage of resident medications
• Medication cart, room and keys
• Accuracy and confidentiality (HIPPA) of medical records
• Medication cart and supplies
• Infection control
• Patient care equipment and supplies

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.