Certified Medical Technician/Activity Assistant (Memory Support)

As the CMT, reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, you will provide support, direct care, and administer prescribed medications to the residents in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Administer prescribed medications to patients and maintain related medical records under immediate supervision of the nurse on duty.
• Verify identity of patient receiving medication and record name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specific forms or records.
• Take vital signs or observe patient to detect response to specified types of medications, and prepare report or notify designated personnel of unexpected reaction.
• Present medication to patient and observe ingestion or other application, or administer medication, using specified procedures.
• Document reason prescribed drugs are not administered.
• Provide direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examination and treatments.
• Receive supply of ordered medications and apportion, mix, or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
• Ensure that all medication is kept in a secure location at all times.
• Follow the Rights of Medication Administration at all times.
• Record and restock medication inventory.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Skills/Experience

• Must have current state Certified Medication Technician and Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
• 2 – 4 years’ experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
• Ideal to have some experience in a senior care community with proven leadership and organizational skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills are required along with the heart and passion to work with older adults while providing the best care possible.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, to be flexible, to work well with many interruptions and have skill in multi-tasking.
• Respect for the principles of resident rights and confidentiality.

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Demands

To excel in this role, it is crucial for the employee to be prepared for the possibility of working with residents who may exhibit disruptive behaviors, including verbal or physical contact issues. The physical demands outlined below are indicative of those essential for job performance, and reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate individuals with disabilities in carrying out these vital functions. In the course of performing job duties, the employee will routinely engage in activities such as sitting, standing, walking, using hands to handle and feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, and hearing. Additionally, there may be occasional requirements for crouching and lifting items weighing up to 50lbs. The employee's specific vision abilities should encompass the capacity to see both near and far distances.