Compassionate QMA: Med Admin & Resident Care

Aperion Care; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide direct resident care under nursing supervision in a long-term care setting. The role includes administering medications per physician orders, recording vital signs and weights, and supporting overall resident well-being.

Responsibilities include documenting medications, following safety procedures, and performing non-licensed treatments as needed.

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

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians 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 to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• 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. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Education

QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate

Job description

Aperion Care is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide direct resident care under nursing supervision in a long-term care setting. The role includes administering medications per physician orders, recording vital signs and weights, and supporting overall resident well-being.

Responsibilities include documenting medications, following safety procedures, and performing non-licensed treatments as needed.