Certified Medication Tech

About the role

We are looking for Certified Medication Technicians CMTs to join our team at Morningside House of Friendship, a leading assisted living and memory care community in Hanover, MD. Apply today to become a valued member of our incredible team at Morningside House Senior Living, proudly part of Morningside Elite Management, one of the only women-owned and operated senior-living management companies in the nation. Together we THRIVE!

Available Shifts / Schedule

Full Time, Part-time or PRN/Per Diem

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Streak Attendance Bonus - earn up to $3,000 a year
• Referral Bonus - $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus - $100 Full-time & $50 Part-time staff
• 401K Match - company will match 50% of the first 4%. 100% vested after 6 years
• Paid Time Off - 10 days in your first year as Full-time employee & 6 days as Part-Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events

Responsibilities

• Administer oral and topical medications to residents as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations
• Perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and wellbeing of the residents
• Demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration
• Administer and record all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
• Take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
• Record the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
• Observe and report any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately
• Administer PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
• Ensure antiseptic techniques and good hand washing practices for infection control, as well as utilizing universal precautions are in place and practiced
• Report and when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
• Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence
• Communicate with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors
• Supervise care staff in absence of nurses
• Maintain, clean and organize the Medication Room
• Maintain a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities
• Attend all required training, in-service and staff meetings
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
• Maintain resident confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect
• Comply with Resident's Rights rules

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Certified Medication Aide certification required