Compassionate Medication Aide: Resident Care & Vital Signs

McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Bloomington, Indiana, seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under the direction of nursing and medical staff. The QMA administers medications per physician orders, records vital signs, and supports daily living activities.

This role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, safety procedures, and teamwork with residents and colleagues. It requires current QMA and CNA certifications, with prior long-term care experience

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following physician orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Compliance - participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities, maintains compliance with policies, procedures, HIPAA, and safety plans.
• Performs non-licensed tasks such as hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, and references the procedure manual.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not administering medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education

QMA certification

CNA certification

Job description

McCormick's Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Bloomington, Indiana, seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under the direction of nursing and medical staff. The QMA administers medications per physician orders, records vital signs, and supports daily living activities.

This role emphasizes HIPAA compliance, safety procedures, and teamwork with residents and colleagues. It requires current QMA and CNA certifications, with prior long-term care experience