Qualified Medication Aide-(QMA)

Aperion Care; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to support nursing and medical staff in resident care. The role includes medication administration, vital signs, and assisting with daily treatments in a long-term care setting.

The QMA will document medications, monitor for side effects, and provide compassionate, professional care. CNA responsibilities may be performed when not administering medications, under supervision.

Qualifications

• QMA Certificate in good standing with the Department of Health.
• Current CNA Certificate is required.
• Long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and record residents' vital signs and weight as directed.
• Administer and document medications per physician orders (oral, topical, etc.).
• Maintain compliance with policies, HIPAA, and safety plans; respond to emergencies.
• Perform treatments not requiring a licensed nurse and follow procedures.
• Observe and report medication effects and adverse events.
• Take vital signs prior to certain medication administration.
• Provide direct resident care and function as a CNA when not administering meds.
• Develop and maintain courteous relationships with residents, visitors, and staff.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Direct resident care

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.