Certified Medication Technician (CMT) Job Description
LCB Senior Living, LLC OPERATING GUIDE JOB TITLE: Medication Aide (RI) / Licensed Medication Nursing Assistant (NH)/Medication Technician (VT) REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director/Registered Nurse (NH) SUMMARY: MA/LMNA/MT shall provide for the needs of the elders, including personal care, therapeutic programming, safety and emotional support in a manner that supports the dignity, independence, choice and individuality of each resident. The duties of MA/LMNA/MT include delivery of services and medications as written on the approved service plan for each Resident. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS: a. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to use computer for documenting services provided. Shall be fluent in the ability to communicate in the English language, both oral and written. b. Education: Must have completed the course, as required by State Regulation to administer medication, CPR and First Aide training as mandated by the State employed. c. Experience: Prior experience providing direct care or the equivalent in training preferred. Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred. d. Certificates/Licenses: Current Med Aide or LMNA certification/license or completed required training as dictated by State Regulation. Additionally, must maintain required certification/license and to provide copies of the documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee. e. Computer Skills: Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including but not limited to word processing or demonstrate the ability to learn data input. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The essential duties and responsibilities described below are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the basic functions of this position. While every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position. 1. Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers and the surrounding community. 2. As an associate you are expected to have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals. 3. Prior to being assigned regular duties, each MA/LMNA/MT shall successfully complete the community’s and any State required orientation training program. 4. Dispense unit dose medications, making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning self-administered medications (as specified by state regulations and Community Policy and Procedure). 5. Order and receive medications per State regulation and LCB policies and procedures. 6. All medications are to be kept locked in designated areas. 7. Assisting the Residents with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), including toileting, dressing, bathing, eating and walking; as described in the service plan. 8. Monitors for changes in resident needs, preferences and health status. Reports/documents any noticed changes at once to the RN or designee. 9. Assisting Residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan. 10. Supervise or assist Residents with activity programs. 11. Assisting Residents in going to bed at night, when necessary. 12. Assisting Residents with keeping their units neat, clean and orderly. 13. Answering emergency calls and attending to the Resident’s needs promptly. 14. All MAs/LMNAs/MTs are required to participate in the community’s regularly scheduled on-going inservice training programs. Upon request of the Resident Care Director, MAs/LMNAs/MTs shall participate in specialized staff training programs and mandatory education requirements.