Certified Medication Technician jobs in Montana

The Village Health & Rehabilitation located in Missoula, MT is seeking a Full-time Certified Medication Aide to join their engaging and supportive team!

Who We Are:  

The Village Health & Rehabilitation offers 193 skilled nursing beds and provides the support residents and patients need through a wide range of skilled nursing care, restorative therapies and memory care. This award-winning community has been serving the Missoula area since 1981. Our neighboring community, The Village Senior Residence, offers independent living, assisted living and memory care if other services or care is needed. It is the commitment of our team members to help each resident and patient lead a purposeful life and strive to deliver an exceptional experience through Platinum Service®.

Shift:   Full-time

Why Work for Us: 

• Comprehensive Health Plan Options
• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• $10k Life Insurance Coverage*
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching Benefits
• Employee Support Program (ESP)
• Tuition Discounts with Rasmussen College
• Educational Support
• Team Member Referral Bonus
• Shift Differentials
• LifeMart Employee Discounts
• OnShift Engage Bonus and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off

*Benefits available to eligible employees with enrollment in a medical insurance plan. Eligibility may vary by position, average hours worked, length of service, and/or location.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services accordance with the resident's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Essential Job Functions Duties and Responsibilities

Nursing Department Functions

1. Prepare and administer medications according to health care provider instructions and within the scope of the license.
2. Answer resident call lights and bells, determine and address their request.
3. Responsible for the resident’s environment so that it is comfortable and safe.
4. Inform the nurse of any changes in the resident's condition (e.g. vitals, reports of pain, etc.) so that appropriate information can be acted upon.
5. Complete pertinent clinical documentation according to policy.
6. Attend and participate in in-service training programs to meet state, federal, and company requirements.

Safety and Sanitation

1. Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
2. Clean, disinfect, and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use.
3. Perform routine housekeeping duties (i.e., clean bed rails, over bed table, night stand, etc., that relate to nursing care procedures).
4. Before leaving work area for breaks or the end of the work day, store all tools, equipment, and supplies.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions, and accept constructive criticism. Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. Must be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility. Must be able to speak, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

None.

Licensing/Certifications

Must be a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant and a licensed Medication Assistant in accordance with laws of this state.