Certified Medtech / CNA (PRN 11p-7a)

Certified Medication Technician

Water's Edge of Bradenton located in Bradenton, FL is a premier independent and assisted living senior community with a team of healthcare professionals that is unmatched in the area!

We are owned and operated by National Church Residences, the nation's largest provider of affordable senior housing and health care services.

We are seeking a Certified Medication Technician who will share in our vision to advance better living and care for seniors!

Qualified candidates for this role offer :

• Education : Successful completion of the Certified Medication Aide course.
• Experience : One year as Residential Care Aide or certified aide.
• Mental : Must have good communication, comprehension, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to speak, read, write and understand English.

National Church Residences offers an excellent total reward package that includes :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Per the delegation of the nurse, utilizes the Six Rights of Medication Administration and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician. Notifies the nurse immediately if a medication error occurs. Observes and reports to the nurse, symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects. Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations. Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established facilities policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the facility, administered and at change of shift as required by facility policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations. Obtain, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and / or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.