Certified Medication Aide - Compassionate Resident Care

OPS Living; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OPS Living is seeking qualified QMAs to provide medications and nursing care to residents under the supervision of the community nurse. The role requires chemical administration and compassionate care for the aging population, with a focus on accurate medication records and coordination with nursing staff.

Applicants must have a state-approved medication administration course and be certified as a QMA and CNA in Indiana, plus insulin and BLS/First Aid certifications, and be able to lift

Qualifications

• Must have a state-approved medication administration course completion and proof of QMA certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by Indiana.
• Able to use equipment and maintain accurate medication records for residents.
• Effective verbal and written communication; cooperative with staff and residents.
• Willingness to cooperate and work with other staff and residents.
• Flexible, able to shift priorities and stay calm in emergencies.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally and up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Insulin certified; BLS/First Aid certified.
• Special interest in compassionate aging care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medications to residents under supervision.
• Provide nursing care to residents as supervised by the community nurse.

Skills

Communication

Medication documentation

Teamwork

Compassionate elder care

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved medication administration course

Certified Nursing Assistant (Indiana)

Insulin certification

BLS/First Aid certification

Tools

Medication administration equipment knowledge

Job description

OPS Living is seeking qualified QMAs to provide medications and nursing care to residents under the supervision of the community nurse. The role requires chemical administration and compassionate care for the aging population, with a focus on accurate medication records and coordination with nursing staff.

Applicants must have a state-approved medication administration course and be certified as a QMA and CNA in Indiana, plus insulin and BLS/First Aid certifications, and be able to lift