Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

StoryPoint; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Full benefits

PTO

Job summary

StoryPoint in Granger, IN is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) for both part-time and full-time shifts. Pay ranges from $22 to $24 per hour with benefits and PTO for full-time staff. Responsibilities include medication administration, resident verification, infection control, documentation, and daily living support.

Requires QMA license, high school diploma or GED, TB clearance, and age 18+. Holiday pay and flexible scheduling available. We value patient-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• QMA licensure required.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years or older and TB cleared.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by physician per policy.
• Verify resident identity before medication or treatment.
• Follow hand-washing and infection control procedures.
• Order medications, supplies and equipment as needed.
• Remove expired medications from carts and rooms as required.
• Maintain accurate medication records for shifts.
• Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Chart and document important events per policy.
• Assist with admissions, transfers and discharges as needed.
• Review charts for treatment and diet orders.
• Notify nurse of changes in resident condition or refusals.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
• Provide courteous, respectful service to residents and visitors.
• Report accidents, incidents and suspected abuse promptly.

Skills

Dementia care aptitude

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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• Location: 6330 N Fir Rd, Granger, IN 46530
• Position: Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)
• Shift: 6am-6pm
• Job Type: Part Time and Full Time
• Pay: $22-$24
• Wages On-Demand early access before pay day
• Full benefits and PTO provided for Full Time employees
• Employee First - You Matter!

Supplemental Schedule:

• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Scheduling

Required Experience for Medication Aide:

• QMA Licenses Required
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have aptitude for dementia-related situations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a TB clearance.

Responsibilities for Medication Aide:

• Prepare and administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Verify identity of resident before administering medication or treatment.
• Follow hand-washing policy for medication passing, universal precautions and infection control.
• Order mediations, supplies, and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policy.
• Remove expired or discontinued medications for cart and resident apartments as required in accordance with established procedure.
• Ensure medication records are accurate for your shift and keys are always accounted for.
• Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, medication count or any other unusual situations and complaints regarding resident services and care to your immediate supervisor.
• Chart and perform documentation duties are required in accordance with community policy and procedures.
• Assist in admit, transfer and discharge of residents as requested.
• Review charts for specific treatment, medication, diet orders, etc. as needed.
• Notify nurse in charge of changes in resident condition, (including medication and treatment refusal).
• Make sure work areas (medication and treatment cart, medication room, nurse’s station, etc.) are maintained in a clean, sanitary manner.
• Always show courtesy, respect and positive attitude to residents, family’s visitors and associates.
• Report accidents and incidents observed on the shift they occurred. Report suspected abuse immediately.
• Document important events in the 24-hour report.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Encourage the Social development of each resident.
• Assist with light housekeeping including emptying the trash and changing linens.
• Escort residents to and from dining areas for meals; assist with tasks related to dining as needed.
• Perform any duties delegated by supervisor in order to maintain the self-respect, personal dignity and physical safety of each resident while adhering to the standards of Residents Rights and all applicable state, Federal and local licensing requirements and regulations.

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