Qualified Medication Aide QMA

Harbor Health & Rehab; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Health & Rehab is hiring a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join their compassionate team. This entry-level position involves administering medications and providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses, with open interviews available for interested candidates.

Benefits

Direct Deposit

Daily Pay

Qualifications

• Must have a QMA Certificate and a current CNA Certificate.
• Experience in long-term care is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and medication assistance under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Administer and document medications as per physician's orders.
• Obtain and record vital signs and patient weights.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication

Record Keeping

Education

QMA Certificate in good standing

CNA Certificate

Experience in long-term care setting

Job description

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Harbor Health is currently hiring passionate and compassionate QMAs who are looking for a great career opportunity with excellent compensation & benefits.Must be a certified QMA. Become part of our growing team of talented professionals!

• OPEN INTERVIEWS Monday- Friday 9a-5p****
• Direct Deposit
• Daily Pay
  
  
  

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is to provide care and medication assistance for the residents under the direction of the licensed nurse.

QMA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight as needed prior to administration of certain medications or when requested by licensed nurse.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.)
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including but not limited to HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.
• Experience in long-term care setting desired.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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