Kentucky Medication Aide; KMA

Green Acres Healthcare is seeking a Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) to join our exceptional care team! This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about supporting residents and delivering safe, high-quality medication services in a long-term care environment.

As a Kentucky Medication Aide, you will be responsible for administering non-injectable prescription medications under the supervision of registered nurses and licensed medical staff. You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate medication delivery while working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong nursing support and guidance.

At Green Acres Healthcare, we believe in teamwork, compassion, and excellence in resident care. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, we invite you to join our growing team!

We offer the following to our amazing employees:

• Quarterly Micro Raises:Consistently rewarding exceptional performance with quarterly salary increases. Eligible for up to 5.5% raise per year!
• Career Growth Opportunities:We prioritize internal growth and advancement.
• Monthly Staff Appreciation Events:Celebrating our staff's hard work and dedication with parties, giveaways, and prizes.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:Including health, dental, and vision insurance to support our employees' well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program:Supporting continuous learning and career advancement with financial assistance.
• Retirement Savings Plan:Offering a 401K plan for long-term financial security.
• Shift Differentials:Providing additional compensation for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Daily Pay Option:Offering flexibility with daily access to earned wages.
• Uniforms Offered:Ensuring a unified workplace environment.

• Safely administer non-injectable medications and provide treatment assistance in accordance with physician orders, facility policies, and state regulations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness at all times.

• Monitor residents before, during, and after medication administration, identifying potential side effects or adverse reactions and promptly reporting concerns to nursing staff.

• Supervise and support residents who self-administer medications, ensuring compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines.

• Observe, document, and communicate changes in residents’ physical condition, mental status, or behaviors to the interdisciplinary care team to support timely interventions and quality care.

• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation related to medication administration, resident observations, incidents, and other required records.

• Collaborate closely with nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to promote continuity of care and a positive, resident-centered environment.

• Uphold infection control practices, safety standards, and confidentiality requirements while delivering compassionate, respectful care to residents.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

• High school diploma or GED

• One year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Previous experience working directly with older adults preferred

• Flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• Must enjoy working with the senior population

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Facility is an equal-opportunity employer. The Facility does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Facility will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Facility including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.