Medication Aide: Direct Resident Care & Med Administration

Mccormick-S-Creek-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Cente; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mccormick-S-Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Bloomington, IN seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to support residents under nursing and medical staff direction. The role focuses on accurate medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and documentation in accordance with physician orders.

The QMA will perform treatments not requiring licensed staff, maintain professional relationships with residents and coworkers, and participate in in-service programs to ensure compliance

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 physician orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Complies with all personnel policies, community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations including HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws; follows Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan during drills and emergencies.
• Performs treatments not requiring licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights) using procedure manual and 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 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.

Skills

Long-term care experience

Education

QMA Certificate

CNA Certificate

Job description

Mccormick-S-Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Bloomington, IN seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to support residents under nursing and medical staff direction. The role focuses on accurate medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and documentation in accordance with physician orders.

The QMA will perform treatments not requiring licensed staff, maintain professional relationships with residents and coworkers, and participate in in-service programs to ensure compliance