QMA - Qualified Medication Aide

Theracare INC; Walkerton (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller’s Health Systems in Walkerton, Indiana, is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide basic patient care, assist with daily activities, and administer medications under nurse supervision.

You will document care, monitor patient conditions, and promptly report changes to the nursing team, while upholding professional appearance and teamwork in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Resident Care Assistant and Medication Assistant training courses.
• Successful completion of the 60 hour Qualified Medication Assistant course and the 40 hour practicum.
• Pass the Qualified Medication Assistant exam.
• Certified as a Qualified Medicine Assistant by the State of Indiana.
• Registered with State Department of Public Instruction.
• Meet all qualifications for Nurse Assistant.
• Proven experience in long-term care preferred.
• Follow instructions.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Is neat, well groomed and professional.
• Pass the physical examination required at employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care to patients and assist with daily activities.
• Administer medications and record related documentation.
• Watch for changes in patients and report promptly to the nursing team.
• Collect and record information vital to patients’ conditions and treatment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Written communication

Follow instructions

Neat & Groomed

Education

RCA/Medication Assistant training

60-hour QMA course

40-hour practicum

QMA exam

Indiana QMA certification

Nurse Assistant qualifications

Long-term care experience preferred

Job description

Company Description

Since 1964, Indiana families have looked to Miller's Health Systems for compassionate care for their loved ones. Our 100% employee-owned company offers a wide variety of employment and professional growth opportunities. To learn more about our company, visit us at: http://www.millersmerrymanor.com/about-us.

Job Description

Are you friendly, passionate about serving others, and want a job where you can make a difference each day? If this sounds like you, then becoming a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) at Miller’s Health Systems might be the right step for you!

As a QMA, you provide basic care to patients and assist them in their daily activities. You administer medications to patients and record related documentation. You watch for changes in your patients and quickly report them to the team of nurses that work with you. You collect and record information vital to the patients’ conditions and treatment.

• Certified in the State of Indiana
• Passionate about serving others
• Able to work with a dedicated team
• Professional appearance and behavior

Qualifications

• 1. Successful completion of Resident Care Assistant and Medication Assistant Training courses.
• 2. Successful completion of the 60 hour Qualified Medication Assistant course and the 40 hour practicum.
• 3. Pass the Qualified Medication Assistant exam.
• 4. Certified as a Qualified Medicine Assistant by the State of Indiana.
• 5. Registered with State Department of Public Instruction.
• 6. Meet all qualifications for Nurse Assistant.
• 7. Proven ability and experience as a resident care assistant.
• 8. Experience in long term care preferred.
• 9. Follow instructions.
• 10. Communicate verbally and in writing.
• 11. Is neat, well groomed and professional.
• 12. Pass the physical examination required at employment.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.