Medication Technician/CNA

Beaver Dam Health Care Center Beaver Dam, WI 53916, US

$22 - $26.50 / hour

Competitive Wages!

Current openings for AM (6a-2p), PM (2p-10p) and NOC (10p-6a) Shift

Current openings are for full-time, part-time and casual positions

Benefits of (Certified Medication Technician) CMT position:

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Great Work Environment
401k matched at 10%
Flexible Hours (8 hour shifts)
Paid Holidays
Job location: Beaver Dam, WI
Shift differentials for AM, PM and NOC

Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES… Beaver Dam Health Care Center is looking for YOU!

Beaver Dam Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!

Summary

We are looking for a compassionate Medication Technician to work under the guidance of a registered nurse in our healthcare facilities. The Medication Technician works closely with patients to provide personal care with tasks such as preparing meals, bathing patients and dressing them.

To be successful as a Medication Technician you must have a passion for helping patients. A good Medication Technician is patient, empathetic, and has the ability to manage several tasks that need to be completed daily.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure that the patients' basic hygiene needs are met by bathing, shaving and dressing them.
Help patients use the bathroom.
Prepare meals and feed patients.
Assist patients with mobility problems by lifting or moving them, or pushing their wheelchair.
Change the bedsheets for patients.
Monitor patients' recovery or general wellbeing and report findings to the registered nurse.
Prepare patients for examinations or procedures.
Ensure that the patient's environment is clean.

Qualifications

A high school qualification or equivalent.
Certification as a Medication Technician
Certified Nursing Assistant training from an Accredited School of Nursing
Compassion for patients.
Physical strength to lift patients.
Excellent communication skills

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