Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.
Job summary
- Cardinal Ritter Senior Services, a ministry of Catholic Charities, is seeking a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) to join its CRSS Assisted Living Facilities team.
- This position is responsible for safely administering and documenting medications through approved routes, excluding most injections.
- The CMT supports residents who require 24-hour supervision due to physical, functional, or social impairments.
- Key responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- All duties are performed with a commitment to compassionate care and in alignment with the mission and philosophy of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services.
- Overview and responsibilities
- Prepares, administers and documents medications by all routes, except for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, with the exception of insulin, in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
- Responsible for performing blood sugar testing and administering insulin as ordered.
- Maintains glucometer calibration checks and documents.
- Observes, reports and records response of the resident to medications.
- Observes and reports changes in residents' physical condition, skin conditions and cognitive/emotional status to Resident Care Coordinator.
- Maintains an accurate account of controlled substances.
- Orders and monitors appropriate use of needed supplies including reordering of medications.
- Administers specified treatments and records.
- Administer oxygen by nasal cannula as needed.
- Maintains oxygen systems for residents on a daily basis.
- Assists residents with bathing and personal hygiene (shaving, oral hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care(except for diabetics); mobility devices (canes, walker, wheelchairs, crutches, including monitoring safe self-transfer and ambulation techniques and care of all activities of daily living devices (eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids).
- Does monthly pathway to safety checks with residents and documents.
- Assists residents with housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, room cleaning emptying trash, bed making, and bed/linen changes.
- Assists residents with personal laundry as needed.
- Records incidents, errors, and/or accidents.
- Conducts room checks and makes resident rounds.
- Records resident and resident-related events
- Ensures resident's participation in mealtimes.
- Pours coffee and provides beverage service at lunch and dinner.
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activity programs.
- Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situation.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
- Assists with quality assurance programs.
- Assists in training of new CMT/ML1 staff.
- Provides and promotes customer service for residents, employees, and visitors
- Knowledge and experience requirements
- Does monthly pathway to safety checks with residents and documents.
- Assists residents with housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, room cleaning emptying trash, bed making, and bed/linen changes.
- Assists residents with personal laundry as needed.
- Records incidents, errors, and/or accidents.
- Conducts room checks and makes resident rounds.
- Records resident and resident-related events
- Ensures resident's participation in mealtimes.
- Pours coffee and provides beverage service at lunch and dinner.
- Participates in and supports the resident-centered activity programs.
- Responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situation.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process.
- Assists with quality assurance programs.
- Assists in training of new CMT/ML1 staff.
- Provides and promotes customer service for residents, employees, and visitors
- Maintain safe and clean environment for residents, visitors and staff.
- Attends all staff meetings and required in-services yearly before evaluation is due.
- Performs other duties as assigned by needs of the business.
- Skills and competencies requirements
- Observes, reports and records response of residents to medication.
- Administer oxygen by nasal canula as needed and demonstrate oxygen safety.
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Urine and stool specimen collection
- Must be self-motivated, function as an "in charge person" and use good judgment.
- Able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
- Able to think, act and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations
- Able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities.
- Utilizes tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
- Able to perform physical/mental/functional requirements of the position.
- Resources for which accountable
- Responsible for the care, safety and wellbeing of the residents.
- Utilizes supplies and other assets in a prudent manner.
- Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities.
- Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
- Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening.
- The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination.
- Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A.
- All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
