PRN Medication Aide - Daily Pay & Compassionate Care

INE INNH EMP LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Great health plans

Uniforms

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies is seeking Qualified Medication Assistants (QMA) to provide routine medication administration and personal care for residents at Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville, IN. PRN positions are available, with a focus on maintaining high-quality resident care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Nurse Aide Training Program or eligibility, and knowledge of medication procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or eligible to enter such program and graduate and pass state test within 120 days.
• Understanding of medication administration procedures and completion of a state approved training course.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Understanding resident care procedures and standards.
• Ability to make independent decisions when warranted.
• Prior healthcare experience is desirable.
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, families, visitors, and public.

Responsibilities

• Set up and administer medication per physician orders and state/federal regulations.
• Display knowledge of side effects and nursing implications of medications.
• Account for controlled drugs each shift and report discrepancies.
• Chart routine medications, omissions, PRN meds with follow-up and observations.
• Maintain inventory of medications.
• Rounds with nurse and physician.
• Prepare monthly medication records.
• Provide personal care and treatment for residents.
• Perform basic nursing care functions as required.
• Create a clean, safe environment and meet residents’ needs.
• Maintain resident documentation for activities of daily living and restorative programs.
• Attend scheduled training and orientation to maintain certification.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide Training Program

Medication administration procedures

Basic math

Resident care procedures

Independent decision making

Healthcare experience desirable

Communication with staff/residents

Education

Nurse Aide Training Program

Job description

CommuniCare Family of Companies is seeking Qualified Medication Assistants (QMA) to provide routine medication administration and personal care for residents at Wedgewood Healthcare Center in Clarksville, IN. PRN positions are available, with a focus on maintaining high-quality resident care.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Nurse Aide Training Program or eligibility, and knowledge of medication procedures.