Certified Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

• Sign on Bonus: $2,000.00

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement

• Free CEUs

• 401k Plan

• Rewards and Recognition via Care Heroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)

• Flexible Scheduling

• Professional Career Growth

   

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Position Summary

The Certified Medication Tech is an essential front-line role that provides medication management and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the facility. The Med Tech is responsible for providing consistent quality care services, maintaining the comfort and safety of residents and supporting the goals and objectives to enhance team efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Represents the Facility in a positive manner by creating an environment that fosters empathy, respect and politeness for residents and team members. • Administers prescription medication at the appropriate times for assigned unit during shift. Accountable for signing off on all medications at the time of administration. • Responsible for transfers of new prescriptions to the MAR from the physicians or admissions orders. • Responsible for real-time documentation of resident care and observations. • Assist with care plan assessments as needed. Liaise with Nurse Manager directly to discuss plan of care • Communicate timely with the nurse manager or appropriate designee any observed changes in resident’s condition/ behavior, unusual occurrences or reactions to medication. • Provide concise reporting directly to Nurse Manager • Assists resident with the activities of daily living which include but are not limited to personal hygiene, social and wellness activities, dining, safety and evacuations, bathing, dressing, and transporting.

Required Education/Experience • High School Diploma/Equivalent • Current C.M.A license issued by the State of New Mexico Board of Nursing • Current BLS (CPR) certification Preferred Education/Experience • One (1) year of Med Tech experience.