Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Castlehcc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlehcc is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under nursing and medical staff in a long‑term care setting in Indiana. You will administer prescribed medications and monitor residents’ responses to therapies, while supporting daily living activities and safety.

Qualifications include a current QMA certificate (in good standing) and a CNA certificate, with about one year of long‑term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• QMA certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health.
• One year experience in long-term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records vital signs and weight.
• Administers medications and documents per physician orders.
• Ensures HIPAA privacy and safety policies are followed.
• Performs non-licensed care tasks and basic treatments.
• Maintains professional relationships with residents and staff.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

HIPAA compliance

Education

QMA Certificate

CNA Certificate

Job description

SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is to provide care for the residents under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Compliance - Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities. 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. Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures of the community during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring license nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain 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.
• 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.
• One year experience in long-term care setting desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This organization does not discriminate in hiring or employment based on ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, military status, veteran status, or disability. No question on the application is intended to secure information to be used for such discrimination. This application will be given every consideration; however, its receipt does not imply employment for the applicant.