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, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wittenberg Village, a Lutheran Life Communities community in Crown Point, Indiana, is hiring a Part-time Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our caring team. You will prepare and administer medications, monitor vital signs, assist residents with daily living activities, and communicate changes to the nursing staff.

The role requires Indiana QMA certification (with CNA in good standing), insulin administration and CPR certifications, plus a background check.

Qualifications

• QMA certification (Indiana Aide Registry) and CNA certification in good standing.
• Insulin administration certification required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer oral, topical, eye, and ear medications as directed by the resident's 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.
• Maintain accurate MAR records.
• Communicate with the nursing team about resident needs.
• Keep the care environment safe, clean, and organized.

Skills

Compassionate care

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Education

QMA certification (Indiana Aide Registry)

CNA certification in good standing

Insulin administration certification

CPR certification

Job description

$20.60-$24.72 per hour, based on experience. Part-time day and evening 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.

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 day (7:00am-3:00pm) and evening (3:00pm-11:00pm) 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.