Certified Medication Technician (CMT) $5000 Sign on bonus

Company: Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center
Location: Florissant
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

Florissant Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center - At Florissant Valley Health & Rehab, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Florissant Valley Health & Rehab partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Florissant Valley Health & Rehab.
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Fulltime openings on evening and night shifts.
Pay, Benefits and Perks of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

$5,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidate!
Competitive Pay Based on Experience
Shift Differential Pay (at participating locations)
8 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)
Earn 8 bonus hours of PTO+ for every quarter of perfect attendance (full-time only)
6 Observed Holidays with premium pay or leave + 1 Floating Holiday for full-time employees
Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees
Have fun with contests and employee appreciation events every month

Essential Functions of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with MGM Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations
Administers medications as ordered by a physician under the supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with any state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
Must demonstrate knowledge of "five rights" of medication administration
Administers and records all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart
Notifies appropriate licensed staff when a resident complains of pain.
May take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as may be required by certain medications
Records the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed
Answers resident call lights, anticipates resident's needs and makes rounds to assigned resident under the supervision of a licensed nurse or charge nurse on the shift
Observes for and reports any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse on the appropriate shift
Performs all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
Support and maintains a culture of safety and quality
Administers PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy
Reports and when appropriate, records any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications of Certified Medication Technician (CMT):

High School diploma or general equivalency is preferred
Six months experience in a long-term care environment is preferred
Required valid certification as a CMT in the state of Missouri
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff
Basic computer knowledge
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Additional languages preferred

EEO Statement:
Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees' legally-protected characteristics ("protected class") including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.
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