Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Astral at Franklin; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral at Franklin in Indiana seeks a compassionate caregiver to oversee administration of medications to residents and assist with personal care as needed. The role includes documenting medications, supervising self-administration, and ensuring policy-compliant treatments under nurses’ orders.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1+ year of caregiving experience, and may require Medication Aide Certification depending on state regulations.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: Medication Aide Certification may be required depending on state regulations.
• Experience: 1+ years of caregiving or other related clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medication according to policies and procedures.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication when applicable.
• Complete and perform all treatments according to policy standards and nurses’ orders.
• Provide personal care assistance/services as required or instructed.
• Observe and report changes in resident’s physical/emotional condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors, and staff.
• Attend a minimum of 12 annual hours of in-service education.
• Promote and respect the dignity and well-being of each resident and their family.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and updates.

Skills

Patience and compassion

Detail-oriented

LivingJoyfully

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of administration of medication to residents, as well as assisting residents with general, personal care as needed.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Administer and document medication according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication when applicable.
• Complete and perform all treatments according to policy standards and nurses’ orders.
• Provide personal care assistance/services as required or instructed.
• Observe and report any changes in resident’s physical/emotional condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Attend a minimum of 12 annual hours of in-service education.
• Promote and respect the dignity and well-being of each resident and their family.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: Medication Aide Certification may be required depending on state regulations

Experience: 1+ years of caregiving or other related clinical experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.
• Detail-oriented.
• #LivingJoyfully

Min

USD $19.00/Hr.

Max

USD $23.00/Hr.