Certified Medication Technician (CMT) $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

At Sunset Health Care Center, 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. Sunset Health Care Center 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 Sunset Health Care Center.

Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.

Offering 8 hour or 12 hour shifts!

Pay, Benefits and Perks of Certified Medication Technician (CMT) :

$5,000 sign-on bonus for full-time qualifying candidate!

Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Shift Differential Pay (at participating locations)

Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift

Paid Time Off (PTO+) added to your balance after 30 days of employment; immediately accrue more PTO as you work! (full-time only)

Earn 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

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

Essential Functions of Certified Medication Technician (CMT) :

Performs resident care responsibilities in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with 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

Candidates must maintain a working email address and phone number for employer communication.

Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and facility staff

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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