Compassionate Medication Aide in Long-Term Care

Waldron-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Waldron (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Waldron-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Responsibilities include administering medications per physician orders and recording vital signs and weights.

The role requires a QMA certificate in good standing and a current CNA certificate; prior experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• QMA Certificate in good standing
• Current CNA Certificate
• One year of long-term care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications per physician orders (oral, topical, suppository, eye/ear drops).
• Maintains compliance with policies, HIPAA, and safety procedures.
• Performs treatments not requiring licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights).
• Observes and reports medication effects and adverse events.
• Takes vital signs prior to certain medications administration when needed.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not administering medications.
• Develops professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

QMA Certificate

CNA Certificate

Job description

Waldron-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Responsibilities include administering medications per physician orders and recording vital signs and weights.

The role requires a QMA certificate in good standing and a current CNA certificate; prior experience in a long-term care setting is preferred.