Medication Aide: The Seasons@Alexandria, a BLC community, is a non-profit, faith-based organization committed to our Mission of: Using the ministry of Jesus Christ as our model and providing quality of life options to assist adults 55+ to remain active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Join us in carrying out our Vision of: People Matter. Life is Precious. Make Someone's Life Better. Certified Medication AideRequirements for Certified Medication Aide (KMA):
- Must possess a current, active certification as a Medication Aide in the State of Kentucky.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to administer mediation per facility policy and within the scope of practice.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to apply principles of nursing care.
- Must work effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work without direct supervision.
Responsibilities for Certified Medication Aide (KMA):
- Consistently model and demonstrate excellence in customer service, with a constant focus on person-centered care/services delivery.
- Receives report from off-going shift and documents receipt of medication cart keys from off-going shift.
- Count narcotics with off-going shift.
- Reports any narcotic discrepancy to the unit charge nurse.
- Administers medication and treatments as ordered by the attending physician within scope of practice per facility policy.
- Documents medication and treatment administration per facility policy.
- Orders refill medication from pharmacy as needed.
- Assist the unit charge nurse with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges as necessary.
- Assist with resident meals including passing trays or providing service of food to residents in dining rooms, feeding dependent residents, collecting trays and documenting meal consumption per facility policy.
- Gives report and documents transfer of medication cart keys to oncoming shift.
- Counts narcotics with oncoming shift.
- Duties as assigned within the scope of practice and practice standards
Why choose a career with Baptist Life Communities? As the largest provider of housing, healthcare, and a variety of beneficial services for the 55+ community in Northern Kentucky. We offer the following benefits; and more, to all team members: • Paid Time Off (PTO): Full and Part Time • Same Day Pay: Pay/Activ allows access to earned wages during the pay period and prior to pay day • Engage Program: Receive points for completing training, working scheduled shifts and more! Points convert to monthly cash payouts! • Free meals for Team Members (*ask HR for more details) • Ongoing educational and growth opportunities • Company-paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Discounts on Services: BLC offers service discounts through our Group Purchasing Contract. As a result, our Team Members can save money on the following services: o Water Delivery o Cellular Service o Computers, Printers, Cameras, TV's and other tech products o Paint, Stains and Supplies at Sherwin Williams o Orkin Pest Control o HPS Travel Program o Rental Cars We also provide Full-Time / benefit- eligible Team Members the opportunity to participate in these additional benefits: • Insurance: o 3 Medical Plans to choose from o Vision o Dental o Company-paid Life Insurance o Supplemental Life Insurance o Short and Long Term Disability o Critical Illness o Accident • 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Contribution Baptist Life Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BLC affords equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. #IND3