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Medication Aide: (Every other weekend 2pm-10pm)
The Seasons@Alexandria, a BLC Community, is a non-profit, faith-based organization committed to our Mission of providing quality of life options to assist adults 55+ to remain active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Join us in carrying out our Vision every day because:
Certified Medication Aide
Requirements 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.
Responsibilitiesfor 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, BLC unwaveringly makes a positive impact on our community, to include our service participants as well as our Team. We offer the following benefits, and more, to our employees:
• Insurance : 3 Medical Plans to choose from; Vision Plan & Dental Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with generous Employer Contribution
• Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP) & Humana Go365 Wellness Programs
• Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Access to Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• PayActiv allows access to earned wages during the pay period, prior to pay day!
• Free meals are provided for employees on 1st and 2nd shifts
• Hourly uniform allowance for many positions including Nurses, Nurse Aides, Housekeeping, and Dietary.
• EAP - Employee Assistant Program - receive points for completing training, working scheduled shifts, and more...points convert to monthly cash payouts!
• Ongoing educational and growth opportunities.
• Discounts on Services! BLC is able to offer service discounts through our Group Purchasing Contract and as a result, YOU can start saving money on the following services:
• Water Delivery
• Cellular Service
• Computers, Printers, Cameras, TV's and other tech products
• Paint, Stains, and Supplies at Sherwin Williams
• Orkin Pest Control
• HPS Travel Program
• Rental Cars
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.