Compassionate QMA: Medication Administration & Resident Care

Waldron-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Waldron (IN); Presencial; USD 31.000 - 37.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Waldron-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center in Indiana seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under nursing and medical staff direction. The role focuses on safe medication administration, vital signs, and documentation.

The QMA is expected to adhere to HIPAA, participate in in-service programs, and support certified nursing assistants when not administering medications, ensuring compassionate, compliant daily care for residents.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications per physicians' orders, including oral, topical, suppository, and eye/ear drops.
• Maintains HIPAA privacy and follows safety procedures; participates in in-service programs.
• Performs non-licensed treatments and verifies techniques; observes standard precautions.
• Observes and reports medication effects and adverse reactions.
• Takes vital signs prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not administering medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous, professional relationships with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Medication administration

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Educación

QMA Certificate in good standing with Department of Health

CNA Certificate

Descripción del empleo

Waldron-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center in Indiana seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under nursing and medical staff direction. The role focuses on safe medication administration, vital signs, and documentation.

The QMA is expected to adhere to HIPAA, participate in in-service programs, and support certified nursing assistants when not administering medications, ensuring compassionate, compliant daily care for residents.