Kentucky Medication Aide, Evening Shift
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Lexington, KY
Schedule
Evening shift
Posted
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Job overview
The Kentucky Medication Aide, Evening Shift role is onsite in Lexington, KY, at Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab. Full-time, part-time, and PRN options are listed in the description; compensation is not specified. The role is in the facility’s Nursing Department, which provides care to residents. The aide administers prescribed medications, monitors and documents residents’ health and medication responses, and communicates concerns to nursing staff. The role supports safe, coordinated resident care through accurate records, infection-control practices, and collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
What you'll do
- Administer prescribed medications according to facility protocols and physician orders
- document medication administration and report discrepancies
- observe and document changes in resident condition, vital signs, and adverse medication reactions
- communicate concerns to nursing staff
- maintain medication storage areas
- follow infection-control and safety procedures
- assist residents respectfully
- coordinate with healthcare professionals and communicate medication-related concerns to families
- complete required records and incident reports.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- kentucky medication aidekmaevening shiftmedication administrationskilled nursingresident carehealth monitoringdocumentationlexington kylexington premier nursing & rehabfull-time, part-time, and prn40-hour medication aide coursekentucky exam
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
The posting lists full-time, part-time, and PRN availability and identifies day and evening shifts. It requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a 40-hour medication aide course, and a state-approved Kentucky exam; previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
About the employer
Lexington Premier Nursing & Rehab is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
- Occupation code
- 31-9093.00
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