Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Job Description
About Grand Living
Grand Living is changing the way generations embrace life and is quickly becoming an iconic brand in senior hospitality. What began as a vision to create distinctive senior living communities has evolved into a collection of remarkable residences, offering luxury-inspired amenities and extraordinary service to residents and guests. Our communities include gracious apartments, stunning décor and design excellence at every turn, but from the moment you are greeted, you'll experience something far more luxurious than the architecture: our people. Their unparalleled commitment to personal service in every engagement is at the very heart of what we do.
About the Position
Schedule: FT 2pm-10pm, every other weekend/PT 6am-2pm weekends only
The Certified Medication Aide (CMA) is responsible for enhancing the overall Resident experience through the provision of exceptional daily nursing care and service in accordance with each resident's personalized care plan. The Certified Medication Aide assists with activities of daily living, like dressing, eating, grooming, communicating, toileting, personal hygiene and mobility needs, as well as preparing and administering medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of Grand Living’s license. This is to be handled in The Sterling Touch® friendly, courteous, helpful, timely and professional manner, resulting in a high level of Resident satisfaction. The Certified Medication Aide is under the general guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness in accordance with Community standards, processes, procedures, practices and philosophy.
Qualifications and Requirements
The Certified Medication Aide must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- 1-2 years of experience working with Seniors preferred, but not required.
- Certified Medication Aide License, required.
- Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to provide assistance with ADLs in accordance with each assigned resident’s personalized care plan, observe and provide medication assistance to resident, react and communicate during emergencies, and communicate with other employees, supervisors, residents and guests.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, pull and work continuously without sitting for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 40 pounds.
Benefits
For the Certified Medication Aide position, we offer competitive compensation and a full benefits package for full-time employees including 1) a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program offering 120 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year, and continuing to build with length of service; 2) affordable insurance options for medical, dental, vision and more; 3) a 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution, 4) automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members with a robust employee assistance program (EAP).
PTO is earned at lesser rates for part-time staff. Grand Living is a high-end upscale environment including exquisite cuisine and free employee meals (must meet eligibility requirements), Grand Spa & Fitness facilities available for use at designated times.
Equal Employment Opportunity
At Grand Living, our motto is "Your Life. Uniquely Embraced." We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all, where our differences aren't just accepted, but celebrated.