Certified Medication Technician / 3Rd Shift 7P - 7A

We are hiring for:
Certified Medication Technician / 3rd shift 7p - 7a
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers for a single location of the business. Relies on the direction and supervision to accomplish tasks. Typically reports to an RN or LPN.
RHA is Looking for a Certified Medication Technician to Join our Team!!!!
Payrate: $17.00
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, join our team at RHA Health Services!
This position provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers for a single location of business.
Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Reporting all changes in the people supported's condition to the Nurse immediately.
• Reporting all accidents and incidents observed to the Nurse immediately.
• Reporting injuries of an unknown source, including skin tears and bruises. Reporting defective equipment to the Nurse. Reporting all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Nurse.
• Reporting all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriate use of people supported property.
• Weighing and measuring people supported as instructed.
• Measuring and recording temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs), as instructed.
• Assisting people supported with dressing/undressing as necessary.
• Assisting people supported with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming and cleaning the finger/toe nails). (Note: Does not include diabetic residents).
• Assisting people supported with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., takes to bathroom, offers bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.) and maintains toileting program as identified in the care plan.
• Administering medications and feedings via a gastrostomy tube per physicians orders and as delegated by the licensed nurses.
• Monitoring oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Performing colostomy care.
• Assisting with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Assisting in transporting people supported to/from appointments, activity and social programs and for out of center appointments, etc., as necessary.

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state preferred

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.
Growth Horizons and Salisbury Behavioral Health are now a part of RHA Health Services.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.