Medication Aide - Resident Care & Vital Signs

University-Park-Rehabilitation-and-Healthcare-Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University-Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under nursing and medical supervision. Responsibilities include medication administration, vital signs, and supporting residents with daily activities in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes compliance with policies and state regulations, including HIPAA, and requires an in-good-standing QMA certificate and CNA familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Administers and documents medications per physician orders and accepts responsibility for proper technique.
• Records vital signs and weight as required to monitor residents' health.
• Performs treatments not requiring licensed nurse, and assists with related care tasks as needed.
• Maintains professional relationships with residents, visitors, and coworkers.

Job description

University-Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under nursing and medical supervision. Responsibilities include medication administration, vital signs, and supporting residents with daily activities in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes compliance with policies and state regulations, including HIPAA, and requires an in-good-standing QMA certificate and CNA familiarity.