Compassionate Medication Aide: Resident Care & Med Admin

Fort Wayne Health Campus; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Wayne Health Campus is hiring a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide medication assistance and direct resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes taking vital signs, documenting medications, and following physicians' orders for oral, topical, and other forms of medication.

Successful candidates will hold a QMA certificate in good standing (and CNACertificate) and prefer experience in long-term care.

Qualifications

• QMA certificate in good standing.
• Current CNA certificate.
• Experience in long-term care setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records vital signs and weight as needed prior to medication administration.
• Administers and documents medications per physician orders (oral, topical, eye/ear drops, suppositories).
• Performs treatments not requiring licensed nurse and maintains standard precautions.
• Observes and reports medication effects to licensed staff.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not administering meds.
• Maintains professional relationships with residents, visitors and co-workers.
• Participates in in-service programs to develop abilities.
• Adheres to policies, HIPAA, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Patient care

Education

QMA Certificate

CNACertificate

Job description

Fort Wayne Health Campus is hiring a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide medication assistance and direct resident care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes taking vital signs, documenting medications, and following physicians' orders for oral, topical, and other forms of medication.

Successful candidates will hold a QMA certificate in good standing (and CNACertificate) and prefer experience in long-term care.