Evening/Night Senior Living Medication Aide

Cedarhurst of Beaumont; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match (after

GROW Points

Skechers shoe discounts

Early paycheck access

Job summary

Cedarhurst of Beaumont in Lexington, KY is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA). You will administer medications, support daily living activities, and document care per individualized plans.

This role reports to the Director of Nursing and emphasizes safety and resident wellbeing. The KMA works evening or overnight shifts, requiring a current state-certified medication aide certification; insulin certification, CPR/BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification required.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution per individualized plan.
• Observe residents and report condition changes to physicians and supervisors.
• Document observations, incidents, and care activities in the chart daily.
• Pass information to the next shift and ensure timely documentation by aides.
• Check and record vitals, weights, and glucose as assigned.
• Administer medications according to the five rights and document accordingly.

Skills

Evening/overnight availability

Insulin certification

CPR/BLS certification

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State-approved medication aide/technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Cedarhurst of Beaumont in Lexington, KY is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA). You will administer medications, support daily living activities, and document care per individualized plans.

This role reports to the Director of Nursing and emphasizes safety and resident wellbeing. The KMA works evening or overnight shifts, requiring a current state-certified medication aide certification; insulin certification, CPR/BLS are preferred.