Certified Medication Technician

Certified Medication Technician

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Warwick, RI 02886

Salary Range $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Our Mission

At Tamarisk Senior Living and JCS Rhode Island, we are committed to providing dignified care wherever our residents call home. We honor the unique journey of everyone, creating a warm, supportive community where residents can live with independence, purpose, and respect. Our team members are essential to fulfilling this mission by delivering compassionate, person-centered care that embraces the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Position Summary

The Certified Medication Technician (CMT) / Medication Aide plays a vital role in upholding our mission of dignified care by ensuring safe medication administration and providing compassionate direct care to residents. This position is responsible for administering medications in accordance with Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) regulations, physician orders, and Tamarisk Senior Living policies, while supporting residents in maintaining their health, independence, and quality of life wherever they call home whether in assisted living or memory care settings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Medication Administration
• Administers medications as directed by the Director of Resident Care in strict accordance with RIDOH regulations, physician/prescriber orders, and Tamarisk policies and procedures
• Follows the "Five Rights" of medication administration: right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, and right route of administration
• Accurately documents all medications administered, withheld, or refused in the Medication Administration Record (MAR) with appropriate notation of reasons
• Administers medications via approved routes: oral, sublingual, buccal, eye, ear, nasal, rectal, vaginal, topical (including patches and transdermal), and metered-dose inhalers
• Administers PRN (as needed) medications according to physician orders and documents resident response
• Notifies licensed nurse immediately of any medication errors, adverse reactions, or concerns
• Person-Centered, Dignified Care
• Provides compassionate, dignified care that honors each resident's individuality, preferences, and right to make choices about their daily life
• Supports residents in maintaining maximum independence and participating in decisions regarding their care
• Creates a homelike environment where residents feel safe, valued, and respected
• Recognizes and responds to each resident's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
• Treats all residents with kindness, patience, and respect regardless of cognitive status or care needs
• Direct Resident Care
• Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility in a manner that preserves dignity and promotes independence
• Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and reports abnormal findings
• Monitors and documents resident weight, intake and output as assigned
• Observes residents for changes in condition, behavior, or cognitive status and reports concerns promptly to nursing staff
• Encourages residents to participate in activities, social engagement, and community life
• Responds promptly to resident call lights and requests for assistance with a caring, positive attitude
• Memory Care Specific Duties (if applicable)
• Implements specialized approaches for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive impairment that honor their dignity and life experiences
• Uses therapeutic communication techniques, validation, and behavioral management strategies appropriate for memory care residents
• Participates in meaningful activities and engagement programs designed to support cognitive function and quality of life
• Maintains a calm, structured, homelike environment to reduce resident anxiety and confusion
• Recognizes that challenging behaviors are forms of communication and responds with patience and compassion
• Safety and Compliance
• Demonstrates understanding of and complies with RIDOH Exposure Prevention Plan for occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures, including proper hand hygiene and use of…