Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

ClearView Healthcare Management; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Micro Raises Quarterly

Bucket List Rewards Program

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

DailyPay Available

Job summary

Mills Nursing and Rehab in Kentucky is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) to join our team. You will safely administer medications, support caring for residents, and help uphold high standards of care in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, compassion, and adherence to safety protocols while building meaningful relationships with residents and supporting daily care and treatments.

Qualifications

• KMA certification is required.
• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of KMA experience or training, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience with older adults preferred.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents per health care provider orders.
• Supervise residents who self-administer medications per guidelines.
• Report changes in residents’ physical condition or behavior.
• Maintain accurate medication distribution and care records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compassionate care

Safety compliance

Resident relations

Education

KMA certification

High school diploma or GED

One year KMA experience or training

Job description

Shift Type: Full-time, Day shift

Mills Nursing and Rehab is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) to join our team!

In this important role, you will support our nursing staff by safely and accurately administering medications to residents, while helping to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. Your work will directly contribute to the health, comfort, and well-being of our residents each day.

As a KMA, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative care team in a fast-paced long-term care environment. This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, compassionate, and committed to following safety protocols and delivering quality resident-centered care. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while playing a key role in their daily care and treatment.

If you take pride in your attention to detail and have a passion for helping others, we’d love to have you join our team!

We offer the following benefits for our amazing staff:

• Micro Raises Quarterly: Recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases.

• Bucket List Rewards Program: Unique rewards program celebrating milestones and achievements.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive benefits to support our employees' health and well-being.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Supporting continuous learning and career development through financial assistance.

• DailyPay Available: Providing flexibility with daily access to earned wages.

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:

• KMA certification required

• High school diploma or GED

• One year of KMA experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Previous experience working directly with older adults is preferred

• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Must enjoy working with the senior population

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.