Kensington Senior Living, LLC·Kensington, Maryland
The Medication Assistant / Care Partner is responsible for administering medications accurately while adhering to all regulations and providing direct, compassionate care to residents. This includes assisting with activities of daily living, supporting therapeutic programs, and delivering individualized care based on resident needs.
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Schedule: Part-Time, must be available weekends
$22.66 - $26.78 per hour, based on experience
The Medication Assistant / Care Partner is responsible for administering medications in full compliance with regulatory requirements, facility quality standards, and resident rights, while also providing direct, compassionate care to residents. This role includes assisting with activities of daily living, supporting therapeutic and restorative programs, and delivering individualized care based on each resident’s physical and cognitive abilities, whether through total, partial, or standby assistance.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Certified Medication Technician -
1. Prepares medications for dispensing to residents in accordance with individual medication care records. Organizes medication carts to help ensure accuracy and efficiency during the med pass.
2. Accurately administers prescribed medications, responds to changes in medical condition, medications, or other circumstances requiring special care needs. Performs first aid, if required.
3. Assesses medication administration and notifies the Director of Nursing of potential problems with dispensing instructions or potential adverse drug interactions.
4. Assures that all resident medication records are accurate, complete, and all mandatory forms are on file.
5. Maintains inventory of required medications and ensures that expiration dates are monitored, medications are properly stored, controlled drug procedures are followed, and that expired, contaminated, or excess drugs are properly disposed of.
6. Assists in examinations and/or treatment of residents and carries out orders as directed by the Director of Nursing or his/her designee. Notifies the Director of Nursing of changes in the resident’s physical or mental condition.
7. Maintains thorough knowledge of emergency procedures and responds to all emergency situations.
8. Completes and signs paperwork, resident care notes, and incident reports and provides follow-up as required.
9. Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.
Certified Nurse Aide -
1.
Assures the maximum quality of life for all residents by maintaining privacy, accommodating individual preference, promoting independence, encouraging and assisting participation in community activities and events, and communicating respectfully at all times.
2.
Assists residents in and out of bed and chair/wheelchair with the correct use of the transfer techniques if required.
Depending on residents’ weight and physical abilities, may require the assistance of another aide or the use of a mechanical lift to move the resident.
If resident is unable to reposition self, provide assistance to turn and reposition resident intermittently.
3.
Assists residents in bathing as assigned.
Monitor hygiene continuously and assist as needed to ensure that residents and their clothing are clean.
4.
Assists in personal grooming of residents including brushing hair, brushing teeth, trimming fingernails and toenails, and assists residents in dressing or undressing.
Folds or hangs clean clothing items and places soiled items in hamper.
5.
Removes soiled bedding and replaces with clean linens as needed.
6.
Assists residents in using bathroom and perineal care.
May be required to provide, remove and clean bedpans, urinals catheter bags, and bedside commodes.
7.
Assists residents to dining area for meals or provides meals in room as required.
Assists in delivery dining service to residents and documenting intake of nourishment as needed.
Serves in-between meal nourishment and assists as needed.
Records amount eaten by residents as needed.
8.
Assists in maintaining cleanliness, condition, and supplies in resident suites by observing and reporting housekeeping and maintenance needs and obtaining care supplies from the community or family as needed.
9.
Maintains all work and service areas in clean and orderly condition.
10.
Assists in maintaining resident records.
Documents assistance provided to residents at the end of each shift.
Communicates all changes and unusual observation concerning residents physical and psychosocial functioning.
11.
Attends training courses and participates in other professional development activities as required.
7. Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in the state of Maryland. 8. High school diploma or equivalent is required. 9. Must be certified in the State of Maryland and/or Compact state as a Certified medication technician and a Certified Nurse Aide and or equivalent is required.
Candidates must be certified in the State of Maryland (or Compact state) as both a Certified Medication Technician and a Certified Nurse Aide, along with possessing a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year in a similar role, preferably in retirement living or home care, is required, along with the ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
12.
Report any suspicion or evidence of elder abuse, mistreatment or neglect as outlined in Human Resources Policies.
Market context
In Maryland, CMT/CNA openings often center on direct resident care in settings such as retirement living and home care, where employers look for candidates who can safely support medication administration and daily assistance. These roles are competitive because they require dual certification, prior similar experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Maryland or Compact state certification and one year of relevant experience before applying.