*CMT Certified Medication Technician*
*Full Time Evening Shift opportunities.
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*Starting Wages Based on Education & Experience!*
*Great Customizable Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation.
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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*.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 - $22.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Evening shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus opportunities
Ability to Relocate:
* Festus, MO 63028: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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