Certified Medication Technician (CMT) *$4,500 Sign On Bonus!*
MGM Healthcare · Springfield, MO · 3 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the Role
At Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across two states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Spring Valley Health and Rehabilitation.
Available Shift
Days 7:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Benefits
- $4,500 Sign-on Bonus for full-time qualifying candidates
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience
- Shift Differential Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance; immediately accrue more PTO as you work
- 6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday
- Up to $5,000 in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year
- Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions
- Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurance
- Fun work environment with contests and employee appreciation events each week
Essential Functions
- Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
- Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
- Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration
- Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
- Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain
- May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
- Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
- Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift
- Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
- Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
- Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality
- Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
- Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred
- Must pass a state-issued exam
- Required valid certification as a CMT in the state of Missouri
- Six months experience in a long-term care environment is preferred
- Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication
- Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
- Additional languages preferred
- Basic computer knowledge