Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA)

Overview

Deliver resident care and administer medications in assisted‑living setting.

Key Responsibilities

• resident evaluation
• glucose monitoring
• medication management
• vital signs
• care planning
• transfer assistance

Tasks

-Perform resident evaluations as required by the state standards/regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Nursing. -Provide glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (applicable for CMTs and insulin-certified CMAs/L1MA only). -Provide timely interventions to change of condition and share this with care staff and family as instructed. -Observe residents for change in condition and report any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Executive Director. -Participate in oversight and management of medication delivery system to include timely order entry, receipt and tracking as well as daily MAR documentation, narcotic count, and checking in medications in timely manner as assigned to ensure resident compliance to medication regime. Notifies pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seeks to resolve in timely manner. -Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, and respond to urgent calls as needed. -Provide for/assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc. -Provide interim documentation as required to resident file. Attend all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings. -Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents. Follow individualized plan of care for all residents. -Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned. -Assist to complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.

Requirements

• ehr
• microsoft office
• cmt
• bls
• conflict resolution
• 1 year

What You Bring

-Cedarhurst of Beaumont considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required. -Knowledgeable in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office & electronic health records (EHR) systems. -Conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees and others as needed. -Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living. -High School Diploma or GED and must have current state certification for corresponding role (Certified Medication Technician (CMT), Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), Level 1 Med Aide (L1MA), Level 1 Med Aide (L1MA) - insulin certified). -Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results. -Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required. -Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative - willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment. -At least one (1) year of related work experience is preferred, preferably in senior care, and possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted Living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living. -Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance. -Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends as necessary.

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Benefits

-Cedarhurst of Beaumont offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service). -Cedarhurst of Beaumont believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.

About Cedarhurst Senior Living

-Delivers a spectrum of living options—from independent apartments to memory care neighborhoods—rooted in person‑centered support. -Developed standout programs like Dream Come TRUE (granting resident bucket‑list experiences) and Pair to Prepare™ to ease transitions. -Invests in memory‑care training and evidence‑based programming, earning certifications and Alzheimer’s Association recognition. -Typical communities feature chef‑prepared dining, fitness and wellness offerings, walking paths, communal spaces, and regular excursions.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must complete and pass a background and drug test. -state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. -required participation in testing requirements such as tb. -must use designated ppe when required.