Compassionate Medication Aide - Resident Care

Chateau-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chateau-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under nursing and medical staff. The QMA administers and documents medications per physician orders and conducts basic treatments.

The role also involves recording vital signs, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and assisting as CNA when not administering meds. This position requires a QMA certificate and current CNA certificate, with at least one year in long-term care.

Qualifications

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.
• One year experience in long-term care setting desired.

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents medications according to physician orders (oral, topical, suppositories, eye/ear drops).
• Obtains and records vital signs and weight.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA, policies, and safety procedures including Fire Safety/Disaster Preparedness.
• Performs basic treatments not requiring licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, etc.).
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not administering medications.

Education

QMA Certificate in good standing

CNA Certificate

Job description

Chateau-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under nursing and medical staff. The QMA administers and documents medications per physician orders and conducts basic treatments.

The role also involves recording vital signs, maintaining HIPAA compliance, and assisting as CNA when not administering meds. This position requires a QMA certificate and current CNA certificate, with at least one year in long-term care.