Certified Medication Technician
Summary
Provide direct patient care by assisting with medication administration under supervision in a healthcare facility.
Join us on the DAY shift at Tamarisk Senior Living | Where Compassion Meets Purpose
Make a Difference Every Day
At Tamarisk Senior Living, we believe every person deserves to age with dignity, purpose, and joy. Whether our residents live in Assisted Living or Memory Care, our mission is simple: provide exceptional, person-centered care wherever they call home.
We're looking for a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Certified Medication Technician (CMT) / Medication Aide who wants more than just a job. We're looking for someone who wants to build relationships, brighten someone's day, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of older adults.
If you're passionate about caring for others and thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
💊 Be a Medication Champion
You'll help residents stay healthy and safe by:
- Administering medications according to physician orders, Rhode Island regulations, and Tamarisk policies
- Practicing the "Five Rights" of medication administration
- Accurately documenting medications and resident responses
- Administering medications through approved routes
- Monitoring for side effects or concerns and promptly communicating with nursing staff
- Supporting residents with professionalism, care, and attention to detail
❤️ Provide Meaningful, Person-Centered Care
At Tamarisk, every resident has a unique story. You'll help ensure they feel valued and respected by:
- Honoring individual preferences, choices, and independence
- Creating a welcoming, homelike atmosphere
- Supporting residents' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being
- Treating every resident with kindness, patience, and dignity
🤝 Help Residents Live Their Best Day
You'll assist residents with daily activities while encouraging independence and engagement by:
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
- Taking and recording vital signs
- Observing and reporting changes in resident condition
- Responding promptly to requests for assistance
- Encouraging participation in activities, friendships, and community life
🌼 Support Residents Living with Memory Loss
If working in Memory Care, you'll help create moments of connection and comfort by:
- Using dementia-friendly communication techniques
- Creating calm, reassuring interactions
- Participating in meaningful engagement activities
- Helping residents feel secure, understood, and respected
- Recognizing behaviors as communication and responding with empathy
🛡️ Promote Safety and Well-Being
You'll help maintain a safe environment by:
- Following infection control and safety procedures
- Supporting emergency preparedness efforts
- Maintaining resident privacy and confidentiality
- Practicing safe resident handling techniques
- Protecting the well-being of residents by reporting concerns immediately
🌟 Be Part of a Caring Team
Great care happens when great people work together. You'll:
- Collaborate with nurses, caregivers, and other team members
- Build positive relationships with residents and families
- Participate in training, meetings, and educational opportunities
- Help create a workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and compassion
- Contribute to our commitment to honoring Jewish culture, traditions, and values
What Makes You a Great Fit
You are someone who:
✅ Loves helping others
✅ Enjoys building meaningful relationships
✅ Has strong attention to detail
✅ Communicates with kindness and professionalism
✅ Works well independently and as part of a team
✅ Brings patience, empathy, and a positive attitude to every shift
✅ Takes pride in delivering exceptional resident care
Why Tamarisk?
At Tamarisk Senior Living, you're not just caring for residents, you're becoming part of a community. Every conversation, every smile, and every act of kindness helps create a place where residents feel at home and team members feel valued.
When you join us, you'll work alongside people who are passionate about making a difference and committed to providing care with dignity, respect, and heart.
Come make someone's day, every day.
Apply today and help us create a community where residents thrive and everyone belongs.