Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) - NEW WAGES

Pavilion Management Company; Austinburg (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits package

401(K) plan

Paid time off

Positive and compassionate environment

Supportive leadership team

Additional incentives

Job summary

The Pavilion Management Company seeks a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) for The Pavilion at Kenton in Covington, KY. This full-time role supports licensed nurses by administering prescribed medications and monitoring residents under state regulations and facility policies.

The KMA performs medication delivery, checks for interactions, records administrations, and assists with routine care tasks. A CNA with medication aide cert and CPR are required, with at least 1 year in healthcare or 2 years as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified nursing assistant and medication aide certification required.
• Minimum of 1 year healthcare experience or 2 years as medication aide.
• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observes for adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.
• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.
• Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.
• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.
• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.
• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.
• Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR certification

Medical terminology

CNA friendly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medication aide certification

Certified nursing assistant (CNA) certificate

Job description

Job Title: Kentucky Medication Aide KMA

Location:The Pavilion at Kenton

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

About Us

The Pavilion at Kentonis a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located inCovington, KY.

Position Summary

The Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) assists licensed nursing staff by administering daily medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies and procedures and state requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers routine daily oral, inhalation and topical medications to residents under direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.

• Observes for any adverse drug reactions and reports any problems to the nurse.

• Records medication administration according to company policies and procedures.

  Follows written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications.

• Observes residents for changes and documents changes in their condition accordingly.

• Performs tasks associated with medication administration, including vital signs, medication dose calculations, stocking of the medication carts, and removal of discontinued medications.

• Practices safe handling and storage of medications.

• Responds to resident requests and other direct care duties as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Must be a certified nursing assistant.

• Must have medication aide certification.

• Minimum of 1 year of health care industry experience or 2 years’ experience as medication aide.

• Good understanding of medical and pharmacological terminology.

• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Positive and compassionate environment

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives