Certified Med Tech / Medication Assistant (CMA) - Full-Time

*Must be a Certified MedTech or Certified Medication Aide, as required by the State of Pennsylvania.

*Starting pay is $21.50 / hour! *We have 2 full-time positions to fill across 2 shifts: 1st shift (7am-3pm) and 2nd shift (3pm-11pm)!

The Certified MedTech / Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) will administer medications to residents and observe, record, and report, medication interactions or side effects. Will also assist residents with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, and document/report care provided. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working at Artis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The Certified Med Tech / Certified Medication Assistant (CMA) will

• Administer and record the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Observe, document, and effectively communicate changes in resident status to nurses and/or administration that could be related to medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side effects.
• Monitor 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 policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Store medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with established policies and procedures and applicable state/federal regulations.
• Routinely inspect, clean and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Report any equipment or supply issues to the Licensed Nurse for correction or repair.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, grooming, and eating according to their individual service plan. Assist with transportation to dining room for meal service and/or to Program Services programs within the community. Assist with personal and household chores such as tidying up room, errands, delivers mail and newspaper.