About the Role
The Certified Medication Technician (C.M.T.) provides personal care services, including medication administration, to clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role involves accurately reporting client responses to treatments and maintaining client comfort.
Responsibilities
- Performs simple nursing care procedures such as range of motion exercises and assistance with ambulation.
- Provides personal care including bathing, shampooing, skin and oral hygiene, shaving, and dressing.
- Performs essential household services such as meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping.
- Administers medications as prescribed by a physician under RN supervision and documents in the MAR.
- Reports observed changes in client condition and needs to the Registered Nurse according to the Care Plan.
- Documents care provided and client observations, submitting documentation at least weekly.
- Promotes client safety and a safe environment by observing infection control and reporting unsafe situations.
- Uses equipment safely after orientation and notifies supervisor of educational needs.
- Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team through reports and meetings.
- Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements and identifies learning needs.
- Participates in monthly service-training and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or written skills test and competency evaluation.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Current unrestricted MD Certified Medication Technician License.
- Ability to read, write, and follow a written plan of care.
- Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Criminal Background Check.
- Current CPR / 1st Aide Certification.
- Current Driver’s License or ID Card.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Personal care
- Household services
- Documentation
- Infection control
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
Location
- Pocomoke City, MD
Work Type
- Part-time
- Flexible Schedules
Experience Level
- Two years’ experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Certified Medication Technician
Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k Retirement/ Savings Plan
