Qualified Medication Aide QMA

Majestic Care; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Pay Increase

Daily Pay

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Telehealth Services

Double Pay on Holidays

Care Team Member Relief Fund

Job summary

Majestic Care in Bedford, Indiana is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) for the evening shift to support healthcare services. The QMA will administer medications to residents under nurse supervision while ensuring proper documentation and medication safety.

The ideal candidate will be certified as a QMA and CNA, with responsibilities including medication preparation, vital signs monitoring, and maintaining cleanliness in the medication area. Competitive benefits include a quarterly pay increase and company-paid life insurance.

Qualifications

• Active certification as a Qualified Medication Aide with good standing.
• Active certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant with good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of medications.
• Document and chart resident conditions.
• Report resident needs to the charge nurse.

Skills

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Education

Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide

Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Qualified Medication Aide - QMA (Evening Shift)

Majestic Care of Bedford is looking for a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our team and support our mission of providing excellent healthcare to those we serve.

Position Overview

The QMA is a member of the community nursing team whose responsibilities include setting up, administering, and recording certain prescribed medications for residents in the community under the supervision of a licensed nurse and as allowed by state and federal regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer regularly prescribed oral, eye, nasal, and ear medications to residents. Administrations must be performed safely and documented.
• Prepare and administer topical medications to intact skin.
• Administer PRN drugs as authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Check physician orders against medication forms.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of all drugs while keeping a clean working environment.
• Keep medication cart locked while unattended.
• Care for and position all resident tubing and bags as instructed.
• Make rounds and report needs and conditions to the charge nurse as applicable.
• Administer vital signs and document properly.
• Keep medical records current by charting pertinent resident conditions timely and routine charting as scheduled, with co-signature by a licensed nurse.
• Order medications from pharmacy per physician order.
• Use appropriate drug reference if unsure or unclear about a drug being administered.
• Count all drugs on Individual Control Drug Records with the incoming charge CTM at shift change.
• Answer call lights, bed/chair sensors, and security care bracelet alarms promptly and courteously.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide in the state of employment; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.
• Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of employment; certificate must be active, valid, and in good standing.

Majestic Difference Benefits

• Quarterly Pay Increase
• Daily Pay
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Telehealth Services
• Double Pay on Holidays
• Care Team Member Relief Fund