KMA Kentucky Med Aide

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Sign on Bonus for Full Time

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay Available

Spring Creek Rehab & Nursing Center is looking for Certified Medication Aides or Kentucky Med Aide (KMA) to join our team! Under supervision of a nurse, Kentucky Medication Aides will administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment. Provide quality care to patients and performs technical skilled care in compliance with nursing standards, federal, state, local government regulations and company clinical policies.

Responsibilities :

Prepares, administers, and charts medication and treatments within the scope of their practice.

Coordinate with different nurses to assist with medications

Follow written or verbal instructions on how to manage medications

Record medication dosages and times

Observes, records, and alerts Nurse of any behavioral changes

Job Function :

Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living

Providing great patient care

Answering patient call lights and making rounds

Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, - using the toilet, walking, standing, or exercising

Performing catheter care

Measures and records temperatures, blood pressures, pulses, oxygen saturation, and respiration.

Records in patient chart

Transferring; manually lifting or by use of mechanical lift, turning, or repositioning patients from bed and or chair

Make bed; change linens, restock room with necessary supplies

Ensuring patients or residents receive appropriate diet by reviewing their dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences

Shift change reports about patients condition, treatment plans, and suggested activities

Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff

Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate as requested by staff

Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine

Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements

Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Use safety devices and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infection and disease

Assist residents for preparation of for activities and programs within and outside of facility

Assist nurse with admitting, transferring, or discharging patient

Assist nurse on giving treatments and examining patient

Assist with restorative and rehab care with proper instruction and supervision

LICENSE & CERTIFICATION :

Must have an active Kentucky Registered Nurse Aide License

Kentucky Medication Aide Certification

CPR Certified

We want to hear from YOU! Apply today, walk-ins always welcome!

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration, however its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.

Schedule : Day shift

Evening shift

Night shift

Overnight shift

Rotating weekends

License / Certification :

Certified Nursing Aide License (Required)

Kentucky Medication Aide Certification (Required)