Certified Medication Aide

Job PostingImportant Recruitment Information for this vacancy* Job Posting closes : Monday, October 28, 2024* Required documents uploaded by : 11 : 59 p.

m., Monday, October 28, 2024Agency Information : Kansas Office of Veterans ServicesKansas Veterans' Home1220 WWII Memorial DriveWinfield, KS 67156www.

kovs.ks.govAbout the Position* Who can apply : Internal and External Candidates who meet the minimum requirements* Classified / Unclassified Service : Unclassified* Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time* Regular / Temporary : Regular* Work Schedule : Vacancies on 2nd and 3rd Shift (2 : 45p - 11 : 15p and 11 : 00p-7 : 00a), Set Schedule w / every other weekend off* Eligible to Receive Benefits : Yes* Veterans' Preference Eligible : No* Search Keywords : Nursing, Nurse, Caregiving, Care, CNA, C.

N.A., C.M.A., CMA, H.H.A., HHA, Health, HealthcareNote : Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.Compensation : Rate of Pay : $24.

48 hourlyCMAs earn an additional $0.50 shift differential per hour worked on 2nd and / or 3rd Shift!* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Pay Range is equal to the Classified Pay Range of Grade 23.Employment 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 (designated by the Governor annually)* Employee discounts with the STAR Program* Retirement and deferred compensation programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary : This is a direct care position, responsible for providing assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the Kansas Veterans' Home (KVH).

KVH is "A Place of Honor" that Veterans and qualified Veteran family members call home. Each unit or "neighborhood" has room for up to 26 residents and our Nurse Aides play a vital role in the continued success of our 5-star home.

• Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following : * Support residents with activities of daily living;
• Document ADL's* Oral care, dressing, bathing, toileting, transporting, turning, and nutrition* Administer prescribed medications* Perform related routine activities such as changing linens and administering simple therapeutic treatments / procedures* Answer call lights and provide assistance* Obtain and record vital signs* Measure and records input and output;

Collect specimen* Places and removes protective or assistive devices* Ensure residents are clean, dry, and comfortable* Maintain a safe environment* An essential function of this position is regular and predictable attendance.

Contact the recruiter listed below for a full position description. Duties may vary based on location of assignment with the home.

Qualifications* Licensing & Certification : * Possess a current certification by the Kansas Department of Aging as a Certified Nurse Aide pursuant to K.

A.R. 28-39-165* Possess current certification as a Certified Medication Aide.* Minimum Qualifications : * Must successfully bass background check as required by K.

S.A. 39-970.* Preferred Qualifications : (May be used to screen candidates)* Six (6) months of professional work experience as a C.

N.A. or caregiver.* Effective written and oral communication skills.* Ability to function effectively under stress* Ability to identify basic differences in situations and determine appropriate action* A helpful and sympathetic attitude toward patients.

• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : * Must take and pass a drug screening within 24 hours of being offered the position.
• Obtain a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate (Request yours here.)* Pass a criminal background screening.Recruiter Contact Information* Name : Shelley Fisher* Email : sfisher2@kcva.

org* Phone : 620 / 705-6222* Mailing Address : 1220 WWII Memorial Drive, Winfield, KS 67156Job Application Process* First Sign in or register as a New User.

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