Evening KMA Med Aide | Medication & Patient Care

WF TPS; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Daily Pay Available

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Spring Creek Rehab & Nursing Center in Murray, KY is seeking Certified Medication Aides or Kentucky Med Aide (KMA) to join our team for 3pm-11pm shifts. This role involves administering medications, coordinating with nursing staff, and charting dosage and patient responses.

Candidates must hold Kentucky RN Aide license, KMA certification, and CPR; we offer bi-weekly pay, daily pay option, health and life insurance, PTO and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must have active Kentucky RN Aide License.
• Kentucky Medication Aide Certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with medication administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and charts medication and treatments within the scope of practice.
• Coordinate with different nurses to assist with medications
• Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications
• Record medication dosages and times
• Observes, records, and alerts Nurse of any behavioral changes
• Administer medications
• Answering patient call lights and making rounds
• Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene
• Records in patient chart
• Ensuring patients receive appropriate diet by reviewing dietary restrictions, allergies, and preferences
• Shift change reports about patients condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities
• Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes
• Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate
• Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care
• Noting observations of patient behavior to nurses
• Use safety devices and standard precautions to prevent spread of infection

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing coordination

Charting/documentation

Vital signs

Infection control

Education

Kentucky Registered Nurse Aide License

Kentucky Medication Aide Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Spring Creek Rehab & Nursing Center in Murray, KY is seeking Certified Medication Aides or Kentucky Med Aide (KMA) to join our team for 3pm-11pm shifts. This role involves administering medications, coordinating with nursing staff, and charting dosage and patient responses.

Candidates must hold Kentucky RN Aide license, KMA certification, and CPR; we offer bi-weekly pay, daily pay option, health and life insurance, PTO and a 401(k).