Certified Medication Aide (2nd Shift)

State of Kansas • Ford, KS

43d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas Soldiers' Home at Fort Dodge is looking for a dependable individual to work as a Medication Aide in our Long Term Care Unit. Our residents are looking for people, who are friendly, attend work on time as scheduled and who want to be a part of the well-being of our Veterans.

Requirements

• Valid Kansas Certified Nurse Aide Certification
• Valid Kansas Medication Aide Certification
• Certification as a Nurse Aide at time of hire pursuant to K.A.R. 28-39-165.
• Certification as a Medication Aide at time of hire pursuant to K.A.R. 26-50-30.
• Ability to: report to work as scheduled and remain on duty,
• understand and follow verbal and written instructions; read and comprehend written materials to include rules, regulations and procedures,
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents and staff,
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and
• maintain appropriate professional boundaries with residents.

Nice To Haves

• Six months experience working in a long term care setting

Responsibilities

• Completes required documentation for medication administration.
• Administers prescribed medications including; oral, topical, and rectal as well as prescribed treatments such as dressing changes, accucheck glucose monitoring, or enter all nutrition administration in accordance with Physician's orders and in compliance with specific procedures.
• Support residents with activities of daily living by assisting with oral care, bathing, toileting, turning, nutrition, etc.
• Reports immediately, to the charge nurse, anything unusual regarding residents.
• Answers call lights and provides assistance.
• Obtains and records vital signs, height and weight as requested.
• Turns and repositions every 2 hours.
• Measures and records input and output.
• Collects specimens.
• Places and removes protective or assistive devices.
• Checks all assigned residents at end of shift to make sure they are clean, dry and comfortable.
• Completes required documentation of ADL's.
• Keeps bedside and room clean and clear of clutter to provide aesthetic and safe environment.
• Check residents to assure their safety, cleanliness, and comfort.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees