Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA/CMA 1) Day Shift

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

Job summary

Henderson Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a Kentuck Medication Aide for day shift, 7a-7p, in Kentucky. Must have CNA license and KMA certification for consideration. Responsibilities include preparing and administering medications, documenting in the medical record, and maintaining the medication cart, with potential CNA duties as needed.

NEW INCREASED WAGES and same-day pay are highlighted benefits. The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, CNA license, and Medication Aide

Qualifications

• CNA license and Medication Aide Certificate are required for consideration.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with documenting medication administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications as ordered, verify dose, route, time and reason.
• Safely administer medications and monitor resident condition.
• Document administration in the medical record accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organized medication cart and supplies.
• Process med reorders from pharmacy timely.
• Label and date opened medications as required.
• Perform additional duties including CNA tasks as qualified.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Resident care

Safety compliance

Education

CNA License

Medication Aide Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

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.