Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA/CMA 1) Day Shift

Henderson Nursing and Rehab; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Nursing and Rehab in Henderson, KY is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) for day shift from 7 am to 7 pm. Must hold a CNA license and a Medication Aide Certificate.

This role focuses on accurate dosage, documentation, and compliant medication administration to residents in accordance with physician orders and state and federal regulations. The successful candidate will prepare medications, verify doses, document administration, maintain the medication cart, and coordinate timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA License required.
• Medication Aide Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications for resident administration as specified in the physician order, verifying medication, dose, route, time, and reason for administration.
• Safely administering resident medication by verifying correct resident, obtaining any required vital signs pre-administration, assisting with resident transfers and positioning as needed, and administering at a pace comfortable to the resident.
• Document medication administration in the medical record.
• Maintain medication cart in a clean and efficient manner.
• Ensure timely medication reorders from pharmacy as indicated.
• Label/date opened medication bottles/vials/boxes as indicated.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include CNA duties for which the KMA is qualified.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA License

Medication Aide Certificate

Job description

Must have CNA license and KMA certification for consideration

POSITION: Kentuck Medication Aide (KMA) Day Shift 7a-7p

Same day pay available

NEW INCREASED WAGES!!!

POSITION PURPOSE:

Ensure proper dosage, distribution, and documentation of medication administration in accordance with physician orders and following State and Federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Prepare medications for resident administration as specified in the physician order, verifying medication, dose, route, time, and reason for administration.
• Safely administering resident medication by verifying correct resident, obtaining any required vital signs pre-administration, assisting with resident repositioning as needed, and administering at a pace comfortable to the resident
• Document medication administration in the medical record.
• Maintain medication cart in a clean and efficient manner.
• Ensure timely medication reorders from pharmacy as indicated.
• Label/date opened medication bottles/vials/boxes as indicated.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include State Registered Nurse Aide (CNA) duties for which the KMA is qualified. This may include, but not limited to, assists with resident transfers and positioning, ambulation, activities of daily living including personal care, or feeding assistance.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent, CNA License, AND Medication Aide Certificate required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.