Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Castlehcc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide essential care for residents. This role involves administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. As a QMA, you will also engage directly with residents, fostering professional relationships while supporting their daily needs. With a commitment to employee satisfaction and a focus on quality care, this opportunity offers a supportive environment where your skills can truly make a difference. Join a team that values your contributions and promotes growth in a rewarding healthcare setting.

Benefits

401K

Health Insurance

Tele-health Services

Mental Health Support

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Daily Pay Option

Attendance Bonuses

Employee Appreciation Programs

Qualifications

• Must have QMA and CNA certificates in good standing.
• One year experience in a long-term care setting is desired.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and documents their effects.
• Records vital signs and provides direct resident care.
• Maintains compliance with health regulations and policies.

Skills

Medication Administration

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Compliance with Regulations

Communication Skills

Education

QMA Certificate

CNA Certificate

Experience in Long-term Care

Job description

Why Owen Valley Rehabilitation & Nursing? We offer FULL benefits for eligible employees including 401K, health, tele-health, mental health, dental, vision, life insurance, and more!

Introducing DAILY PAY. ALL employees have access to the Daily Pay option from their first day.

Competitive Wage, Shift Bonuses, Attendance Bonuses, Employee Appreciation, and more!

Voted a Great Place to Work by our employees!

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:

1. Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
2. Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
3. 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.
4. Performs various treatments not requiring licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.) Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
5. Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
6. Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
7. Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
8. Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
9. 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.

1. QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.
2. One year experience in long-term care setting desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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