Certified Medication Technician (CMT)

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.