What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMT Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation position at Friendship Village STL?
Evening: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Who Are We:
Friendship Village, a premier Life Plan Community located in St. Louis, is looking for qualified individuals to join our team. Great working conditions, wonderful residents, and caring, dedicated staff are just a few benefits of a senior living career with us. If you love providing exceptional resident care and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider a job in our thriving community.
Who You Are:
We seek a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Certified Medication Technician for our Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facility. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationships with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.
Benefits:
Friendship Village fosters a workplace where YOU are at the center of what we do!
Here's a quick overview of what you can anticipate as a team member at Friendship Village:
- On-Demand Pay-receive your paycheck when you want it!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages enjoy more time doing what YOU want!
- Pet Insurance
- 4 Medical Plan Options, Vision and Dental (For Qualified Employees)
- Free Life Insurance (For Qualified Employees)
- Career advancement opportunities we're dedicated to training and promoting from within.
- 403b with a 50% match up to 4%
Responsibilities:
- Safely prepare and administer oral and topical medications as prescribed by a physician.
- Document the administration of medications on the resident's medication administration record.
- Report any medication errors or reactions immediately to the charge nurse.
- Record and report observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures, and specimens when necessary.
- Accurately measure pulse and blood pressure, recognizing their significance in drug therapy.
- Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living as assigned, safely and consistently following FV policies and procedures. Document all completed tasks.
- Enhance resident safety by identifying hazards and emergencies, and initiating corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensure continuity of care by effectively communicating services provided and any changes in the resident's condition or family interactions promptly. Immediately report noticeable changes in the resident's participation and behavior to the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- High School or GED Degree required.
- Active CMT License.
- Registration with the State registry is required.
- CPR certification is mandatory.
- Knowledge of medication administration, duration, and side effects.
- Exhibits well-developed communication skills. Can professionally receive and follow oral instructions in English
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, or veteran status. Friendship Village fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will not discriminate against any applicant because of a person's mental or physical disability. If you have a disability and would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please call Kaitlyn at 314-313-5274.
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