Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA/CMA 1) Night Shift

Henderson Nursing & Rehabilitation; Henderson (KY); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Same day pay

Zusammenfassung

Henderson Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a Kentuck Medication Aide (KMA) for the night shift from 7 PM to 7 AM. The role requires a CNA license and a Medication Aide Certificate, with KMA certification for consideration. The incumbent will prepare and administer medications, verify orders, and document in the medical record.

Responsibilities may include CNA duties as needed and assisting with resident transfers or ADLs. High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifikationen

• CNA license and Medication Aide certificate required.
• KMA certification required for consideration.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; or equivalent education/experience.

Aufgaben

• Prepare medications for resident administration as specified in physician orders.
• Safely administer medications and verify resident identity and vital signs as needed.
• Document medication administration in the medical record.

Kenntnisse

CNA certification

Medication administration

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA License

Medication Aide Certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Must have CNA license and KMA certification for consideration

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

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.