Community Support in Kent & Queen Anne's

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The Role and Responsibilities of a Certified Medication Tech/Certified Nursing Assistant

Immediate Supervisor: Health Nurse Supervisor

Status: Summer Program - June 23, 2025 to July 30, 2025

Time: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm

Trainings:  May 17, 2025, YMCA of Kent County

Family Orientation Meeting: June 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Salary: $5,000

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Position Purpose:

A Horizons Summer Program Certified Medication Tech/ CNA is responsible to support Horizons staff and students to ensure the safety and well-being of all. 

Responsibilities:

A Certified Medication Tech/ CNA will perform the following responsibilities and duties:

• Attend orientation trainings and all required staff meetings
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Deliver routine daily medications, either prescription or non-prescription, per doctor’s orders on file. 
• Follow State of Maryland protocols on how to manage, administer, and document all medications and all health room visits
• Record medication dosages and times. Observe students and document effectiveness of medication
• Contact parent/ guardian when prescribed prn medication administered and effectiveness
• Ensure medical area is cleaned frequently throughout the day
• Uphold all health and safety standards
• Respond to all student/ staff health emergencies to identify medical needs
• Will keep the Health Nurse Supervisor and Site Director aware of medical concerns of student
• Will refer all medical questions to the Health Nurse Supervisor
• Assemble the health area prior to the summer program and disassemble at the end of the program
• Will keep a Medical Log with entries of all students’ medical interactions. 
• Ensure the Health Nurse Supervisor reviews and signs at the end of the program

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or relevant qualification
• Must be a Certified Medication Tech/ Aid with a current Maryland license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology
• Works well independently and is self-motivated