Medication Aide (CMT) Full Time

Richwood Nursing & Rehab is hiring a Full Time Medication Aide (CMT).

We are looking for a Kentucky Medication Aide, aka CMT, to work 7am - 11pm (16 hour shift).

As a Medication Aide, your position is to perform medication administration services consistent with facility practices and regulatory requirements in our skilled nursing facility.

And task(s) as directed by your supervisor(s).

We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle:


* Health Coverage: Medical Dental & Vision


* PTO and Holidays: Sick, Vacation & 7 paid Holidays (includes your Birthday).


* Financial Wellness: Health Saving (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Accounts.


* Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company match.


* Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

$20.00 - $24.00 USD Hourly (based on years of experience)

Shift differential pay available

General Purpose

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in the administering of medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.

The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established nursing standards, the policies, procedures, and practices of this facility, and the requirements of this state.

Essential Duties

• Follow the policies and procedures of the facility governing the administering of medications to residents.

• Note and report errors in the administration of medications

• Assist in developing and implementing procedures or programs of the facility that seek to determine what medication errors are taking place, when, where, and why they occur, and how they can be prevented.

• Perform administrative requirements, such as completing necessary forms, charts, reports, etc., and submit these as may be required.

• Maintain a friendly, productive, working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.

• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents to the Director of Nursing Services.

• Participate and cooperate with any facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing Services.

• Participate in Quality Assurance programs, the Pharmaceutical Services Committee, and any other facility committee or program that affects the medication pass and seeks to improve the performance and accuracy of the medication process.

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document the oral and/or topical medications that are commonly used in this facility and that may be ordered for resident use by the attending physician or the Medical Director.

• Verify that any medications brought into the facility by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physicia...