Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

*CMT Certified Medication Technician* *Day Shift, Eve Shift, FT, PT and PRN opportunities.
* *Starting Wages Based on Education & Experience!* *Great Customizable Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation.
* Performs administration of medications as prescribed by a physician under the supervision of the Registered Nurse that includes but not limited to:  Washes hands and prepares med area (clean) and obtains supplies needed :  Obtain keys and MAR book  Checks MAR for needed information (special instructions) and notes allergies  Removes needed medications from storage  Checks each entry on MAR for meds to be administered at the time  Compares the MAR entry with each MED label  Understands the 6 Rights:  Right Consumer (name)  Right Medication  Right Dose  Right Time  Right Route  Right Reason  Checks expiration date of each medication  States common unintended and allergic reactions to each med (can use drug info)  Reminds consumer what each med is and what it is for (if is appropriate)  Removes the correct amount of med from each container (pops bubbles in correct order)  Places meds in consumers’ clean hand or pill cup (separates chew from whole meds)  Offers an appropriate drink before taking meds  Observes consumer place meds in mouth and swallow with more liquid  Checks mouth—meds swallowed  Accurately pours Liquid medication  Shakes bottle if asked to do so on the bottle  Uses appropriate measuring cup (device)  Pours at the correct line  Views at eye level pours the correct amount into the cup (double checks)  Offers appropriate liquid, then liquid med  Observes consumer swallow liquid, pours more water into cup and swishes around  Offers cup to consumer ensuring all the med is swallowed and follows with a drink  Makes sure cap and rim are clean before replacing cap and returning med to storage.
 Offers cup to consumer ensuring all the med is swallowed and follow with more liquids leaving consumers mouth rinsed  Ensures cap and rim are clean before replacing cap and returning med to storage.
 Records correctly on MAR that each med was taken, ensures all meds to be taken at this time are taken.
 Cleans supplies,return meds to storage and if done locks up the meds and then washes hands.
 Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
Follows reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.
 Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
 Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
 Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor.
 Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
*DO YOU HAVE Compassionate Professionalism?* We do perform our responsibilities to the best of our abilities, always striving to exceed expectations, while demonstrating the highest degree of *Compassion* to those we serve.
New team members will need to meet high standards in areas of: *Communication*, *Customer Service, Personal Care, Oral Care, Range of Motion, Transfer & Repositioning, Infection Control & Mitigation, Emergency Preparedness, Resident Nutrition, Elimination Needs, Abuse & Neglect Prevention *and *Upholding Resident Rights*.
' Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.
00 - $22.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift Work Location: In person