Kentucky Medication Aide

Essential Job Specific Duties/Responsibilities includes the following but not limited to:

• Must be a State Registered Nurse Aide for the State of Kentucky and a Certified Medication Aide.
• Assists licensed staff in administering non-parental medication, including controlled substances.
• Administers treatments as prescribed by physicians in accordance with facility policies.
• Functions as a nursing assistant when instructed to do so by the Director of Nursing and/or Nurse Manager.
• Completes administrative work as required.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use.
• Reports observations to licensed personnel.
• Maintains resident care supplies, equipment, and environment.
• Maintains general knowledge of the effects and side effects of drugs commonly used and those they are permitted to administer and principles, procedure and practices regarding drug administration.
• Signs for all oral and topical medications she/he has administered.
• Assists with the provision of the care to residents (within qualifications) and participates in social and activity programs in order to help meet the physical, mental, social and spiritual needs of the residents to promote a happy, safe, and fulfilling environment.
• Satisfies all educational in-service requirements mandated.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures.