Compassionate Medication Aide | Day/Evening Shifts

CommuniCare Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Great health plans

Uniforms

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

Evergreen Crossing & Loft, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) to provide routine medication administration and personal care to residents while upholding the highest quality standards.

This full-time position offers day/evening shifts, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a family of post-acute care providers. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
• Understanding of medication administration procedures and successful completion of a state approved training course.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Understanding of resident care procedures and standards.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Prior healthcare experience desirable.
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the public.
• Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff.
• Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willingness to seek new methods and incorporate them into nursing practices.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer medication in accordance with physician’s orders and state/federal regulations.
• Display knowledge of side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of common medications.
• Account for controlled drugs each shift and report discrepancies immediately.
• Charting – routine medications, omissions, documentation of PRN medication given with follow up, and other observations.
• Maintain inventory of medications.
• Rounds with nurse and physician.
• Prepare monthly medication records.
• Provide personal care and treatment function for residents.
• Perform basic nursing care functions as required.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and ensure their needs are met.
• Maintain resident documentation records for ADLs, restorative programs, and resident-specific forms.
• Attend and participate in training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance care quality.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Maintain policies and safety programs across department and facilities.

Skills

Medication administration knowledge

Basic math skills

Resident care understanding

Independent decision making

Team interaction skills

Patient/resident relation

Desire to work in healthcare

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide Training Program graduate or eligible with 120-day state test plan

Job description

Evergreen Crossing & Loft, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies, in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMA) to provide routine medication administration and personal care to residents while upholding the highest quality standards.

This full-time position offers day/evening shifts, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a family of post-acute care providers. Join a dedicated team committed to compassionate, patient-centered care.