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Henderson Nursing and Rehab

Kentucky Medication Aide Day Shift

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18.25–$25/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Henderson, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Medication Aide or Technician provides medication to patients in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities. This role provides one pathway into licensed nursing training. May help measure and record vital signs, and assist in activities of daily living (ADLS).

$35,430 / year median in Kentucky

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Kentucky Medication Aide Day Shift Henderson Nursing and Rehab - 2.4 Henderson, KY Job Details Full-time $18.25 - $25.00 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Certified Medication Aide CNA Full Job Description Must have CNA license and KMA certification for consideration

POSITION

Kentuck Medication Aide (KMA) Day Shift 7a-7p Same day pay available

NEW INCREASED WAGES!

POSITION PURPOSE

Ensure proper dosage, distribution, and documentation of medication administration in accordance with physician orders and following State and Federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

Prepare medications for resident administration as specified in the physician order, verifying medication, dose, route, time, and reason for administration. Safely administering resident medication by verifying correct resident, obtaining any required vital signs pre-administration, assisting with resident repositioning as needed, and administering at a pace comfortable to the resident Document medication administration in the medical record. Maintain medication cart in a clean and efficient manner. Ensure timely medication reorders from pharmacy as indicated. Label/date opened medication bottles/vials/boxes as indicated. Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include State Registered Nurse Aide (CNA) duties for which the KMA is qualified. This may include, but not limited to, assists with resident transfers and positioning, ambulation, activities of daily living including personal care, or feeding assistance.

EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent, CNA License, AND Medication Aide Certificate required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.