Medication Technician

Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Cedarhurst Senior Living is a leading provider of senior living communities, dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Cedarhurst creates vibrant environments where seniors can thrive and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.

The Certified Medication Technician (CMT), reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, is responsible for administering medications and providing direct resident care in accordance with individualized care plans. This role supports activities of daily living, promotes safety and wellbeing, and ensures accurate documentation of care and medication delivery. By observing and reporting condition changes, assisting with restorative techniques, and communicating effectively with supervisors, physicians, and families, the CMT helps residents maintain the highest level of independence and supports a safe, person-centered environment.

Essential functions include:

• Providing direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents while following an individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Observing residents and communicating condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors and provides timely interventions and communication as instructed.
• Documenting all pertinent/relevant observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift as indicated.
• Passing required information to the next shift in a timely manner and as indicated to direct supervisor and overseeing the timely documentation by Resident Assistants to ensure quality resident care.
• Checking and recording vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
• Utilizing proactive intervention use, monitoring, and safety in the rooms and rounds.
• Administering and documenting medications in accordance with the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
• Providing glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (insulin-certified medication technicians only).
• Assisting and monitoring residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Assisting and monitoring residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and documenting on the nursing record appropriately.
• Performing restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning, ADL training, and Passive Range of Motion
• Assisting residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, and responding to urgent calls as needed.
• Encouraging residents to participate in scheduled facility activities providing assistance in getting to activities as needed.
• Maintaining a restraint free environment at all times.
• Supporting fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
• Helping welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
• Assisting in post-mortem care as instructed.
• Participating in oversight and management of medication delivery system to include timely order entry, receipt and tracking as well as daily MAR documentation, narcotic count, and checking in medications in timely manner as assigned to ensure resident compliance to medication regime.
• Notifying pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seeking to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Attending in-service classes and staff meetings, assisting with orienting new employees, and leading/coaching resident assistants and certified nursing assistants to improve performance.
• Promoting the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of each resident and striving to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self-care and independence, when possible.
• Understanding the residents' Advance Directives and following their wishes.
• Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents' families concerning residents' care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification required.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Working conditions include:

• This position may need to walk or stand for extended periods and move throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively and identify/interpret written information.
• This position may need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Individuals in this position are required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale. The individual will contribute as a collaborative team player, working alongside colleagues to create a supportive and cohesive work environment.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives. They are expected to actively pursue self-improvement and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.