Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) — Certified Medication Technician

Job overview

The Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) — Certified Medication Technician role is onsite in Nicholasville, KY, and pays $20 per hour. Cedarhurst provides senior living communities focused on resident care and personalized services. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the role administers medications and provides direct resident care according to individualized care plans. It supports daily living, safety, and independence through medication documentation, observation and reporting, assistance with activities of daily living, and communication with supervisors, physicians, and families.

What you'll do

• Provide direct resident care and distribute medications according to individualized care plans
• observe residents and report condition changes
• document observations, incidents, interventions, and medication assistance
• check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as assigned
• administer and document medications according to the five rights
• provide glucose monitoring and insulin administration if insulin-certified
• assist with activities of daily living, nutrition, hydration, transfers, and ambulation
• perform restorative nursing techniques
• support fall prevention and facility activities
• manage assigned medication delivery documentation and counts
• communicate with residents’ families and care teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

kentucky medication aide

certified medication technician

kma

cmt

medication administration

resident care

senior living

activities of daily living

nicholasville ky

cedarhurst

$20/hour

medication certification

cpr or bls preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and 401(k) with company match after one year of service for eligible employees
• GROW Points rewards, Skechers shoe discounts, and early paycheck access.

Why this role

Current, active state-approved medication aide or technician certification is required; insulin certification and CPR or BLS certification are preferred.

About the employer

Cedarhurst is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.