Certified Medication Technician

The Certified Medication Technician is responsible for (a) implementation of nursing care as directed by the RN Supervisor (b) accurately reporting client responses to treatments to the RN Supervisor.

General Accountabilities

A. Implementation

• Assist the RN Supervisor in prioritizing family needs and responding appropriately to those needs.
• Follow the plan of Care as written by the RN Supervisor.
• Perform all procedures safely.
• Documents actions and clients response to care provided.
• Actively listens to any concerns expressed by the client
• Practice universal standard precautions: proper hand-washing, contaminated laundry.
• Use equipment safely
• Maintain clients comfort and well-being.

B. Duties

• Perform ADL’s: Bathing, Dressing, Toileting, Grooming, Oral Care
• Administer Medication
• Meal Preparation and Feeding Assistance
• Rehabilitation Exercises (Passive ROM, FROM)
• Transfer, mobility assistance
• Vital signs – B/P, Temperature, pulse, respiration
• Assess and report change in condition status including temperature, respiration blood pressure, mental status and alertness, illness ( diarrhea and nausea and vomiting), etc. . .
• Performs other duties as assigned.

C. Reporting

• Reports to the RN Supervisor the client’s response to care provided.
• Assist the RN in revising the plan of care by objectively documenting and reporting client responses.
• Assist the RN in revising short and long term goals for the client.
• Assist and encourage the client in expressing any concerns or questions the may have.

Job Qualifications

• Current unrestricted MD Certified Medication Technician license
• Current unrestricted MD Nursing Assistant certification.
• Current CPR Certification
• 1 year experience in the pediatric, hospital, nursing home, or home care environment in the past two years.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Three references: two professional, one character.
• Criminal background check.
• Health Clearance – Annual Physical exam, PPD or chest x-ray, and Hep B clearance.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Service orientation
• Active listening
• Social perceptiveness
• Coordination
• Monitoring

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $15.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

All Healthcare staff are required to wear Masks and appropriate PPE when working with co-workers and clients. Proof of Vaccination (original doses) is required for considered employment.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medication Aide (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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