Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

Maple-Health-and-Rehabilitatio; Greenville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $1,000

Weekend Premium Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Opportunities

401(k) Retirement

Daily Pay

Uniforms Provided

Monthly Staff Appreciation

Job summary

Maple Health and Rehab in Muhlenberg County, KY, is seeking a licensed KMA to provide medication administration and care in a dedicated memory care unit. The role includes supervising residents who self-administer medications under policy and regulatory guidelines.

Candidates must have a KY KMA certification and a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of KMA experience or training. We offer a supportive, team-based environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of KMA experience and/or training, or equivalent education.
• Certified through the KY Board of Nursing as a KMA.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance, and services according to the health care provider's orders.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following company and regulatory guidelines.
• Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors.
• Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, and observations.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED (required)

Job description

Shift Type:

Full-time, every other weekend.

Welcome to Maple Health and Rehab!

Our primary focus is on delivering top-quality care to our beloved residents while ensuring the satisfaction of our staff. We believe that exceptional resident care begins with a dedicated and supported team. By fostering a positive, family-like work environment and providing comprehensive benefits, ongoing career development, and regular recognition, we create a culture where our staff feels valued, heard, and motivated. This commitment to our employees directly translates to the compassionate, personalized care our residents receive every day.

Personalized care is our specialty. We are fortunate to have the only dedicated memory care unit in Muhlenberg County, a rehab-to-home short-term unit, and an above-average staff-to-resident ratio! This allows us to truly make a difference in the lives of our residents and forge special and meaningful relationships.

We offer our amazing staff:

• $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!
• Weekend Warrior Program: Earn premium pay for working weekend shifts!
• Quarterly Micro Raises: Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
• Career Growth Opportunities: We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events: Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offering a 401 (k) plan for long-term financial security.
• DailyPay Option: Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Uniforms Offered: Ensuring a unified workplace environment.
• Pay in lieu of benefits (Mod Comp): Competitive compensation options.

KMA Responsibilities:

• Provide residents with medication administration and treatment assistance, and services according to the health care provider's orders
• Supervise residents who self-administer medication while following company and regulatory guidelines
• Report any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors
• Maintain resident records regarding medication distribution, leisure activities, incidents, and observations

KMA Required skills and qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of KMA experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be certified through the KY Board of Nursing as a KMA

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.