Certified Medication Aide
About the role
The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156‑bed long‑term care facility located in beautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity and providing compassionate care. We are seeking a self‑motivated, energetic Medication Aide who possesses the skills and desire to care for Kentucky’s Veterans and will work within a team‑centered environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, administers and charts medications and treatments.
- Performs medical treatments under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Takes temperatures, pulses and respiration and records on patient’s chart.
- Participates in treatment team meetings and provides first aid for minor injuries.
Requirements
- Education: See Special Requirements.
- Experience, training, or skills: None.
- Substitution of education for experience: None.
- Substitution of experience for education: None.
- Special requirements:
- Current registration with the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing).
- Current certification as a Certified Medication Aide I (administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health Services and Kentucky Board of Nursing).
- Maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Holiday, weekend and shift premiums
Pay
Base hourly rate: $17.96; Locality premium: $10.09 per hour; Total hourly compensation: $28.05.
Schedule
Full‑time, 40 hours per week; eligible for overtime pay.
Working Conditions
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions requiring safety procedures; may occasionally encounter patients/residents with unpredictable behavior.
Probationary Period
Initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.