Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA/CMA 1) Day Shift

Henderson-Nursing-and-Reha; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Nursing and Rehab in Kentucky is seeking a Kentuck Medication Aide (KMA) for day shift 7a-7p. The role requires a CNA license and KMA certification, and includes preparing and administering medications, documenting in the medical record, and maintaining the medication cart.

Responsibilities include verifying residents, obtaining vital signs if needed, and performing related CNA duties as required to support resident care. New increased wages are offered for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA license is required.
• Medication Aide Certificate is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA License

Medication Aide Certificate

Job description

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

Must have CNA license and KMA certification for consideration

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.