Job Description
Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.
Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY
Functions as a Certified Medication Technician (CMT) for CRSS Skilled Nursing Communities.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant and in good standing in the state of Missouri.
• Must have successfully completed the Certified Medication Technician training program for the state of Missouri and be in good standing.
• Must have successfully completed or be willing to complete the Insulin Administration
Program within three months of hire.
• Must have current CPR certification or be willing to become CPR certified.
• Maintains all certification required for employment qualifications
• Able to perform duties with minimal direction from the Director of Nursing.
• Electronic Health Record literate.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Observe, report and record response of residents to medication.
• Administer oxygen by nasal canula as needed and oxygen safety.
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Urine and stool specimen collection
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be genuinely interested in working with Senior Adults.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality, loyalty, integrity, dignity and be tactful and patient.
• Must possess personal qualities that demonstrate the ability to care for others, i.e. sensitivity, patience, honesty, cheerfulness, willingness, reliability, positive attitude and observation skills.
• Must have initiative and use good judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident’s change in condition.
• Must be neat and clean in personal appearance and grooming.
• Must be in good physical and emotional health.
• Must be able to perform the physical/ mental functions/requirements of the position.
Job Responsibilities
Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.