Certified Medication Assistant

Senior living; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior living company is looking for a Kentucky Medication Aide to provide essential medication assistance and personal care to residents. Candidates should have prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and be certified or willing to complete Medication Aide training. The position offers an engaging team environment, generous PTO, and various employee benefits including referral bonuses and access to earned wages before payday.

Benefits

Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace

Access to earned wages prior to payday

Generous PTO Plan

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Completion of Medication Aide training required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medication assistance in line with state regulations.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Observes and reports resident conditions promptly.

Skills

Communication

Medication Assistance

Resident Interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kentucky Medication Aide Certification Required (KMA)/CMA-12 hours shifts, PRNday or nights and Full Time Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7p-7am.

• Earn up to 1% wage increase every Quarter
• Sinceri Senior Living Discount Marketplace
• Employee Referral Bonus of $1,000
• Access to earned wages prior to payday
• Generous PTO Plan
• An employee engaged scheduling system
• Length of Service Bonus Program
• 401K Retirement Plan

Oh, and did we mention an amazing Team Environment?

*Some benefits may vary depending on position and employment status

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum of 1-year of previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting (experience may depend on state requirements)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and other staff members
• Must be able to perform job duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must complete Medication Aide training (and certification in states where required)

Essential Functions:

• Provides medication assistance for residents in accordance with state regulations and company policy including; pouring, preparing, assisting with administration, and documentation
• Assists in maintaining the medication cart and storage room in a neat and orderly manner
• Accepts responsibility for accurate medication counts and for the security of the medication cart and medication storage room for assigned shifts
• May be called upon to assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility, as needed
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care and medication assistance
• Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
• Upholds Residents’ Rights at all times
• Supports and upholds all company policies and care philosophy
• Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, medication side effects, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
• Completes all documentation such as medication administration records, incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
• Assists in the dining room during resident meal times as needed
• Encourages residents to participate in scheduled activities and outings, and provides residents with opportunities for self-expression and enhanced self-esteem through spontaneous individual or small group interaction and activity
• May be called upon to assist with Caregiver housekeeping responsibilities.