About this opportunity
Priority Life Care lists this KMA (KENTUCKY MEDICATION AIDE) opportunity in crescent springs, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)
At Priority Life Care (PLC), we believe everyone deserves dignity, compassion, and respect, including our coworkers. If you are looking to serve and make a positive difference in someone's life — and light the way in senior care — you may be a fit for our committed, professional team.
Priority Life Care is also a designated "Great Place to Work"! When you choose to work at PLC, we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization. Join our team today and love what you do!
At Priority Life Care, our mission is to light the way in senior care, with respect to affordability and independence.
KMAs provide top-notch care to our residents, administer medications, and monitor any reactions to medications. They are courteous and friendly co-workers, and follow procedures as outlined by state and federal regulations.
To our staff we provide:
Competitive wages and PTO
Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our "Pathway to Promotion" program
A full range of health plans - including vision and dental!
SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost!
Special pay rates on holidays
$10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
Family planning and support services
Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Retirement savings plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee referral bonuses
On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday!
Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award
The impact you'll make:
Makes connections with and ensures the best care and medical assistance to our residents
Accurately prepares and administers medications in compliance with all related policies and procedures and regulations.
Stays familiar with residents' medical record and medication administration record
Documents vital signs, medication administration, resident behaviors associated with medication administration, medication incident and accident reports, and facility incident and accident reports.
Prepares verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration
Reports any issues or problems that may arise to direct supervisor
Promote and exemplifies the Priority Life Care mission and values at all times
Qualifications:
CPR and First Aid Certification
Medication dispersement certification for the given state required, 1+ years experience (insulin certification a plus!)
Prior experience in long-term care, home health or related service industries
Weekend and holiday availability required
Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
$25 / hour
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Who can apply
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