Americare Senior Living Columbia , MO 65201
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Who We Are
At Americare we make a difference in the everyday lives of others and we are proud of the work we do. We have created communities that embrace our team members like family. We have a culture of recognition, empowerment and a side of fun. Our senior living communities are places where excellence thrives and that we call home.
Americare has earned certification as a Great Place to Work Certified Company and is on the 2022 Best Workplaces in Aging Services, Great Place to Work list. We ranked #8 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services 2022 for Senior Housing Large.
We provide competitive compensation with annual performance wage rate increases.
A few reasons to come work with us:
Recognition and Appreciation from Supervisors
Family Atmosphere
Paid Time Off at 90 Days of Employment
Access to wages daily
Free meals while working
Bonus opportunities and Annual wage increases
Tuition Assistance
Great Teamwork
Purposeful work by enriching the lives of the elderly
Health, Dental, vision, Disability and Life Insurances
401(k) plan with company contributions
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Position Summary:
The Certified Medication Tech is certified to administer medications, in accordance with state and federal laws, under the supervision of licensed staff to residents within Americare skilled and ICF communities. Provide residents with direct care to assure quality of life while offering additional support to family and visitors. Maintains professional behavior while functioning as an interdisciplinary team member meeting state and federal guidelines.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Administer prescribed medications to residents and maintain related medical records under supervision of licensed nurse. Verified identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage and time of administration on specified forms or record
Ability to provide direct physical and emotional care to resident including, but not limited to, personal hygiene, transferring, lifting, maintain records, confidentiality and assistance with activities of daily living.
Recognize and report in a timely manner any change in resident condition to charge supervisor.
Accurately observe record and report resident care as indicated.
Take vital signs, record and report abnormalities to supervisor as per Community policy.
Identifies when medications are not available and immediately reports to supervisor. Documents as appropriate after discussion with supervisor.
Adheres to the Americare Mission/Vision, Home Town Hospitality and F.A.M.I.L.Y. Values, Employee Culture Statement and Company Policy and Procedures.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Immediately report any accidents or incidents involving residents, staff and visitors.
Communicate through report to staff on preceding and oncoming shifts.
Assists with admission, discharge and transfer paperwork as requested by supervisor.
Must be able to work independently or with peers to provide care of residents.
Completes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Education/Experience/Skills
Education:
Licenses/Certifications:
Completion Certified Medication Tech Course approved by or adopted by the State of Missouri and hold a current Certificate.
Required to complete annual updates to maintain valid CMT certificate.
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