Medication Aide & Direct Resident Care Specialist

Castle Healthcare; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Healthcare is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide high-quality care for residents under nursing and medical supervision in a long-term care setting. The role includes administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and facility policies.

The QMA will document and report observations, perform non-licensed treatments as needed, and serve as a CNA when not administering medications, while maintaining courteous relationships with

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

• Administers and documents medications following physician orders, including oral, topical, and suppository forms.
• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs and weight.
• Maintains compliance with personnel policies, community policies and Federal/State regulations (HIPAA).
• Performs non-licensed treatments and uses the procedure manual for correct techniques.
• Observes, records and reports medication effects and adverse events.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not administering medications.
• Develops professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Education

QMA Certificate

CNA Certificate

Job description

Castle Healthcare is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide high-quality care for residents under nursing and medical supervision in a long-term care setting. The role includes administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and facility policies.

The QMA will document and report observations, perform non-licensed treatments as needed, and serve as a CNA when not administering medications, while maintaining courteous relationships with