QMA - Qualified Medication Aide

Lutheran Life Communities; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Lutheran Life Communities’ Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, IN is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) for part-time evening and overnight shifts. You will administer medications and assist with daily living tasks within a resident-centered nursing team.

The position requires Indiana QMA certification (including CNA), at least 1 year of QMA experience, insulin administration, CPR, and background/drug screening compliance. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Current QMA certification on Indiana Aide Registry (includes current CNA certification)
• At least 1 year of QMA experience
• Insulin administration certification
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer oral, topical, eye, and ear medications as directed by the resident's care plan
• Check and record vital signs and blood sugar readings
• Support residents with daily living needs (bathing, dressing, mobility)
• Watch for changes in resident condition and report to the nurse promptly
• Keep accurate medication administration records (MAR)
• Communicate with the nursing team on resident needs throughout the shift
• Keep the care environment safe, clean, and organized

Skills

QMA certification

CNA certification

CPR certification

Insulin administration

Job description

$20.60-$24.72 per hour, based on experience. Part-time evening and overnight shifts available at Wittenberg Village, an assisted living community in Crown Point, caring for residents who've called this place home for years, not a rotating caseload.

As a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), you'll administer medications, support daily care, and work alongside a nursing team that knows every resident's routine and history.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and administer oral, topical, eye, and ear medications as directed by the resident's care plan
• Check and record vital signs and blood sugar readings
• Support residents with daily living needs (bathing, dressing, mobility)
• Watch for changes in resident condition and report to the nurse promptly
• Keep accurate medication administration records (MAR)
• Communicate with the nursing team on resident needs throughout the shift
• Keep the care environment safe, clean, and organized

What You'll Need

Required:

• Current QMA certification on the Indiana Aide Registry (includes current CNA certification in good standing)
• At least 1 year of experience working as a QMA
• Insulin administration certification
• CPR certification
• Able to pass a background check and drug screen

Preferred:

• Experience with electronic health records

Pay and Benefits

• $20.60-$24.72/hour, based on experience
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Part-time. Both evening (3:00pm-11:00pm) and overnight (11:00pm-7:00am) shifts available. Every other weekend and some holidays required.

Wittenberg Village, a Lutheran Life Communities community, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.