What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kentucky Medication Aide (KMA) position at Morgantown Care & Rehab Center?
About Us :
We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.
Overview:
Morgantown Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 122-bed skilled nursing that offers a variety of comprehensive programs and services such as in-patient therapy and out-patient therapy, Rehab to Home. The vision, to radically change the landscape of healthcare, forever. Through education and empowerment, we earn the trust of every patient, family member, and the community we serve.
About Signature :
Signature HealthCARE is a family-based healthcare company offering integrated services across multiple states. Our continuum of care includes skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted and memory care, and home-based services supported by innovative technologies like telehealth and Care.ai-enabled solutions.
We are committed to advancing person-directed care and quality outcomes. Many of our facilities continue to receive high performance ratings and accreditations. As an award-winning organization recognized over the years by national outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, we take pride in fostering compassionate care environments and being an employer of choice in the healthcare industry.
Growth is in our DNA! Come grow with us in your new position as a KMA.
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Perform direct resident care duties under the supervision of licensed nursing personnel. Assist with promoting a compassionate physical and psychosocial environment for the residents in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- Provide activities of daily living (ADLs) within the scope of practice as defined by state regulation and the resident’s plan of care.
- Change bed linen and maintain appropriate grooming supplies in resident room on a regular basis.
- Ambulate and transfer residents, utilizing appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
- Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information, as assigned.
- Routinely turn and position residents, as necessary.
- Recognize and support resident rights and choices within the care environment.
- Maintain established housekeeping standards within assigned duty areas.
- Promptly answer call lights and assist with resident needs.
- Assist in the orientation and training of other staff, as requested.
- Other special projects and duties, as assigned.
- Current, active Nursing Assistant certification from state in which the facility operates.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a nursing team and under the direction of licensed nursing staff.
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Approachable, flexible, and adaptable to change.
- Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors.
- Medical, Dental and Vision – Voluntary Life/Disability
- 401(K) and Roth 401(K)
- Shift Differentials and Weekend Enhanced Hourly Rates
- Tuition Forgiveness/Education Reimbursement
- Uniform Allowance (Seventy-Five Dollars) for first-time newly hired stakeholders and continuous allotment
- Pay Advance and Next Day Pay!
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Reward & Recognition Program (HEART)
- VitalLinks
- Signature Inspire Foundation – providing a safety net for our stakeholders
At Signature HealthCARE, our team members are permitted – no, encouraged – to employ their talents and abilities to solve problems.
Our culture is built on three distinct pillars: Learning, Spirituality and Intra-preneurship.
Each pillar has its own staff and initiatives, ensuring that our unique culture permeates the entire organization.
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Signature HealthCARE is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran and other protected categories
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental InsuranceSalary : $21