KMA / Certified Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDE / KMA

JOB DESCRIPTION

MISSION STATEMENT

In using the ministry of Jesus Christ as our model, we seek to provide quality of life options to assist adults 55+ to remain active by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

VISION STATEMENT

People Matter. Life is Precious. Make Someone's Life Better.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Unit Charge Nurse

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Must possess a current, active certification as a Medication Aide in the state of Kentucky. Must demonstrate knowledge of and ability to administer medications per facility policy and within the scope of practice.

JOB ROLE

• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization.
• Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.
• Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.
• Look for, and share with leadership, ideas for improvement in the organization.
• Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success.
• Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of current federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the practice of nursing in a long-term care setting. Has strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilities. Ability to define problems, collect date, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.