Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Ashton Creek; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience

$1,000 new employee referral program

Paid life insurance

401k opportunities after your first year

$4 shift differential!

DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!

Monthly celebrations and recognitions

Medical, vision and dental insurance

$5,000 tuition reimbursement per year

Quarterly education bonus program

Job summary

Ashton Creek in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) to join their team. The role involves administering medications, providing daily care, and ensuring the health, safety, and comfort of residents. Candidates must be certified as a CNA in good standing, have completed a state-approved training program in medication administration, and hold current QMA certification. Competitive wages and benefits including a $1,000 employee referral program, daily pay, and tuition reimbursement are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing.
• Must have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana.
• A high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document oral and topical medications as ordered by the physician.
• Perform treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders.
• Maintain locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy.
• Document all medications and treatments given in the medication record.

Job description

Qualified Medication Aides Needed

Qualified medication aides join us at Ashton Creek Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

Now hiring for 6AM - 2PM and 2PM-10PM shifts!

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• $4 shift differential!
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• $5,000 tuition reimbursement per year
• Quarterly education bonus program

Responsibilities

The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.

• Administering and documenting oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician
• Performing treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders
• Maintaining locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy
• Checking catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurse
• Documenting all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee

Qualifications

Qualified medication aide (QMA) qualifications

• Must be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing
• Must have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification by the Indiana State Department of Health
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana
• A high school diploma or GED