Residential Medication Technician - Cedar Ridge

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications to residents in accordance with Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) Medication Management certification standards, the “six rights” of medication safety, and Rogers policy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for medication-related concerns on the unit, escalating questions, errors, or changes in resident condition to the Program RN or on-site nursing leadership immediately, following the established nursing chain of command.
• Collaborate with the Program RN on medication reconciliation, documentation accuracy, refill tracking, and PRN administration.
• Accurately obtain and record vital signs, including orthostatic measurements, as directed by nursing staff prior to or following medication administration.
• Document medication passes, observations, and relevant resident responses accurately in the medical record in accordance with treatment plan guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing nursing-led medication competency validation.
• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to residents, including response to crisis situations and behavioral interventions.
• Ensure constant awareness of resident whereabouts and safety through active rounding and milieu participation.
• Conduct safety checks and environmental rounds to maintain compliance with infection control and security standards.
• Observe and report resident behaviors, meals, and progress to the treatment team in accordance with care plans.
• Escort residents safely to and from activities, meals, groups, outdoor programming, and appointments as needed.
• Support admission and discharge procedures, including belongings searches, documentation, and orientation.
• Encourage and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), promoting independence, dignity, and engagement in recovery-oriented routines.
• Participate in individual and group therapeutic activities and milieu programming.
• Maintain current knowledge of departmental protocols and participate in continued learning and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide peer support and participate in on-the-job training for new RMTs and MHTs as directed by leadership.
• This position requires consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance to perform essential functions.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team effectiveness and care quality.

Professional Conduct

• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accountability for delegated responsibilities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust scheduling based on patient care needs.
• Seek assistance when clinical situations exceed scope or competency.
• Model behaviors aligned with Rogers Service Commitments, including respect, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
• Understanding of therapeutic approaches, boundaries and de-escalation techniques.
• Demonstrates dependability, empathy, patience, and commitment to quality care.
• Applies crisis intervention principles consistent with training.
• Works collaboratively and respectfully with patients, peers, and the treatment team.
• Maintains composure and professionalism in high-stress or crisis situations.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute to a supportive care environment.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Requires effective verbal, written, and auditory communication skills.
• Must be able to perform the physical components of non-violent crisis intervention, including safe physical intervention techniques, in accordance with training and safety protocols.
• Role requires sustained physical and mental readiness to respond quickly to dynamic or escalating situations within the work environment.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required with minimum of six (6) months’ CBRF medication administration experience OR
• High school diploma or equivalent required with minimum of two (2) years’ experience in direct patient care/healthcare related field OR
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in healthcare/human services)
• All Levels: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Staff assigned to Adolescent Units must be at least two (2) years older than the oldest resident.
• Valid WI driver’s license in good standing (non-probationary) required.
• The following are required for the role (formal training will be provided):
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), includes CPR certification
• Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI)
• Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training (if applicable)
• Completion of a 160-hour Supervised Traineeship Program
• Medication Administration Certification
• Drivers License - Cert, Medicine Administration CBRF - Cert