The Neighborhoods by Tiger Place is Hiring a CMT / Certified Medication Tech Near Columbia, MO
DESIGNATED NEIGHBORHOODS GREAT PATIENT/CMT CASELOAD GREAT TEAMWORK Are you looking to have fun while making a difference in someone's life? Who We Are At Americare we make a difference in the everyday lives of others and we are proud of the work we do. We have created communities that embrace our team members like family. We have a culture of recognition, empowerment and a side of fun. Our senior living communities are places where excellence thrives and that we call home. Americare has earned certification as a Great Place to Work Certified Company and is on the 2022 Best Workplaces in Aging Services, Great Place to Work® list. We ranked #8 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ 2022 for Senior Housing Large. We provide competitive compensation with annual performance wage rate increases. A few reasons to come work with us:
Recognition and Appreciation from Supervisors
Family Atmosphere
Paid Time Off at 90 Days of Employment
Access to wages daily
Free meals while working
Bonus opportunities and Annual wage increases
Tuition Assistance
Great Teamwork
Purposeful work by enriching the lives of the elderly
Health, Dental, vision, Disability and Life Insurances
401(k) plan with company contributions
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Browse our current job openings in your area. Americare Senior Living named as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ Position Summary: *This position is for Skilled Missouri Communities The Certified Medication Tech is certified to administer medications, in accordance with state and federal laws, under the supervision of licensed staff to residents within Americare skilled communities. Provide residents with direct care to assure quality of life while offering additional support to family and visitors. Maintains professional behavior while functioning as an interdisciplinary team member meeting state and federal guidelines. Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Administer prescribed medications to residents and maintain related medical records under supervision of licensed nurse. Verified identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or record
Ability to provide direct physical and emotional care to resident including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, transferring, lifting, maintain records, confidentiality and assistance with activities of daily living
Recognize and report in a timely manner any change in resident condition to charge supervisor
Accurately observe record and report resident care as indicated
Take vital signs, record and report abnormalities to supervisor as per Community policy
Identifies when medications are not available and immediately reports to supervisor. Documents as appropriate after discussion with supervisor
Adheres to the Americare Mission/Vision, Home Town Hospitality and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values, Employee Culture Statement and Company Policy and Procedures
Duties/Responsibilities:
Immediately report any accidents or incidents involving residents, staff and visitors
Communicate through report to staff on preceding and oncoming shifts
Assists with admission, discharge and transfer paperwork as requested by supervisor
Must be able to work independently or with peers to provide care of residents
Completes other duties as assigned
Work Environment: Indoor with adequate lighting and ventilation, carpet, tile and concrete floors. May include outdoor or public activities or attending recreational events with residents. Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this position include;
Standing, sitting, walking, changing of position, reaching, extending hands & arms, reach across midline, crouching, balancing, kneeling, stooping, bending, lifting 25 lbs from sit to stand & push, pull, lower 100 lbs and push resident in wheelchair 350 lbs
Do not attempt to lift residents alone, or support entire weight of resident