Certified Medication Technician; CMT

Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Cedarhurst Senior Living

Join a leading provider of senior living communities dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional care and personalized services.

Receive a $500 sign‑on bonus, paid in two $250 instalments after 90 and 120 days of employment.

• Our core values guide how we work together and how we care for those we serve. We expect every team member to be passionate, trustworthy, empathetic, positive, respectful, and approachable.
• We invest in comprehensive training and opportunities for personal and professional growth, promoting from within and supporting career advancement.
• We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, and a 401(k) plan with company match (after one year of service) for eligible employees.
• Additional perks include GROW Points, exclusive Skechers shoe discounts, early paycheck access, and more.

The Certified Medication Technician (CMT), reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, administers medications and provides direct resident care in accordance with individualized care plans. The role supports activities of daily living, promotes safety and wellbeing, and ensures accurate documentation of care and medication delivery.

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution while following individualized plans for all residents.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors, providing timely interventions as instructed.
• Document all pertinent observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance throughout the shift.
• Effectively pass required information to the next shift and oversee documentation by Resident Assistants to ensure quality resident care.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned.
• Utilize proactive intervention, monitoring, and safety in rooms and rounds.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
• Provide glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (for insulin‑certified technicians only).
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (bathing, showering, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.).
• Assist and monitor residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and document appropriately on the nursing record.
• Perform restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning, ADL training, and Passive Range of Motion.
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation, using proper body mechanics, and respond to urgent calls as needed.
• Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities, providing assistance as needed.
• Maintain a restraint‑free environment at all times.
• Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
• Help welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
• Assist in post‑mortem care as instructed.
• Participate in oversight and management of medication delivery system, including order entry, receipt, tracking, MAR documentation, narcotic count, and timely checking of medications.
• Notify pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seek timely resolution.
• Attend in‑service classes and staff meetings, assist with orienting new employees, and lead/coach resident assistants and certified nursing assistants to improve performance.
• Promote the physical, personal, and emotional well‑being of each resident, striving to return them to maximum independence when possible.
• Understand residents’ Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
• Ensure effective communication with residents’ families regarding care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work well with others, take direction from management, and engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and active state‑approved medication…