QMA Medication Aide - Direct Care & Med Admin

River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, &

Telemedicine Program

Company-Paid Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

DailyPay

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation in Evansville, IN, is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join a dedicated care team. The role involves administering prescribed medications, maintaining accurate records, and assisting residents with daily activities under supervision.

Starting rate is $19+ per hour with shifts from 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm, 11pm–7am, or PRN. CNA program completion and QMA certification are required, with comprehensive benefits and education assistance available.

Qualifications

• Completion of a state-approved CNA program.
• Successful completion of state requirements for Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity before administering medications and document drug name, dosage, and time of administration.
• Administer medications and observe patient responses, reporting any unexpected reactions to the appropriate personnel.
• Take vital signs and monitor patients for changes in response to medications.
• Document reasons for any medications not administered and maintain accurate records.
• Provide direct patient care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, feeding, and during examinations or treatments.
• Receive, prepare, and administer prescribed medications as needed, while managing and restocking medication inventories.

Skills

Med administration

Patient care

Education

CNA program completed

QMA certification

Job description

River Bend Nursing & Rehabilitation in Evansville, IN, is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join a dedicated care team. The role involves administering prescribed medications, maintaining accurate records, and assisting residents with daily activities under supervision.

Starting rate is $19+ per hour with shifts from 7am–3pm, 3pm–11pm, 11pm–7am, or PRN. CNA program completion and QMA certification are required, with comprehensive benefits and education assistance available.