Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

Night Shift Duties:

Medication Administration:

Safely prepare, administer, and chart medications, specifically including evening and bedtime doses.

Protocol & Monitoring:

Follow established administration protocols, perform and record accurate vital signs as required, and recognize their significance in drug therapy.

Documentation:

Record medication administration on the resident's record and report any medication errors or reactions immediately.

Controlled Substances:

Sign for and maintain access to the controlled schedule drug cabinet as authorized.

Reporting:

Give and receive shift reports at the start and end of your shift.

CNA Floor Duties & Night Shift Responsibilities:

Resident Care & Rounding:

Perform rounds every two hours to ensure a safe, clean environment. Conduct checks for toileting and peri-care every two hours, ensuring residents are dry before being placed in bed.

Morning Routine:

Weigh all residents at 6:00 a.m. as ordered, ensuring weights are obtained prior to breakfast. Strip soiled beds in the morning when assisting residents with getting up. Assistance with

Daily Living:

Assist licensed nursing staff with routine nursing duties and activities of daily living (ADLs). If a resident refuses to get up, notify the nurse so they can assist in offering the service.

Safety & Prevention:

Respond to the resident emergency call system promptly; all nursing staff are responsible for answering call lights. Follow fall prevention protocols, including ensuring call lights are within reach and residents are toileted. Ensure residents are toileted before and after all meals.

Infection Control & Documentation:

Follow standard and transmission-based precautions, including proper glove use and handling soiled linens correctly (do not carry soiled items down halls; use linen bags). Maintain accurate charting and documentation regarding resident care, changes in condition, and skin evaluations.

Professional Conduct:

Maintain resident privacy, dignity, and respect at all times. Be mindful of noise levels throughout the night and avoid cellphone use in halls or dining areas.