Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Exceptional Living Centers; Indiana, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Competitive Wages

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company  |

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Century Fields Retirement Community in Greentown, IN is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide resident care under licensed supervision. You will administer prescribed medications, document doses, and support daily resident needs in a compassionate team environment.

We offer competitive wages, immediate PTO accrual, health insurance options, and education assistance. Join us to grow professionally while ensuring resident safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Requires Completion of Medication Assistant Training Program and CNA Certification.
• One to two years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Must be willing to obtain COVID-19 vaccine.
• Meets state and federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications under supervision of licensed or registered nurse.
• Observes residents and reports changes and reactions.
• Maintains infection control and safety practices.
• Assists with plans of care and documentation of medications.
• Supports survey processes and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains and updates nursing policies as directed.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident observation

Infection control

Documentation

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

Medication Assistant Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Looking for a meaningful career in healthcare? Join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth.

Employment Opportunities at Century Fields Retirement Community

At Century Fields Retirement Community, we’re always looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. If you’re seeking a rewarding career in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we invite you to explore our opportunities. We offer a meaningful place to grow your skills, build lasting relationships, and truly make an impact. Join us and become part of a team committed to enhancing the life of each individual we touch.

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Nursing

Greentown, IN

Century Villa is NOW HIRING

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

We’re building a compassionate, skilled team—and we want YOU to be part of it! Join our team and experience great wages, amazing benefits, and a supportive work environment!

Immediate Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual
Competitive Wages and shift differentials
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available in LESS than 30 days!
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Tuition Assistance

The Qualified Medication Aides properly administer prescribed medications to residents and maintains related medical records under the supervision of a licensed or registered nurse by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties as assigned.

1. Administers medication to residents in accordance under supervision of licensed or registered nurse in accordance with standards of practice. This includes but is not limited: administering medication(s), recordation of name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records, administers scheduled medications according to established facility/pharmacy medication administration policies and procedures. Observes ingestion or other application. Documents reasons why prescribed drugs are not administered and timely notifies proper nursing personnel.

2. Observes and monitors residents. This includes but is not limited to: regularly taking vital signs and/or observing residents for responses to medication(s), documenting resident reactions, timely notifying proper personnel of reactions. Timely reports physical and/or emotional changes in status of resident(s) to proper nursing personnel.

3. Maintains employee and resident safety. This includes but is not limited to: following infection control practices; maintaining a clean and safe environment; timely reporting safety issues, injuries, incidents, to proper personnel, participating in fire and disaster drills; and carrying out assigned duties to assure resident and employee safety in the event of an emergency.

4. Assists with the planning, implementation and evaluation of plans of care for assigned residents and reports information and suggested approaches to Charge Nurse.

5. Ensures proper documentation is maintained. This includes but is not limited to documenting administration of medications and physical and/or emotional reactions to the same, the use of psychotropic drugs, and vital signs of residents.

6. Performs quality assessment and assurance functions, as directed.

7. Assists with the development and update of nursing policies and procedures to reflect the philosophy of the facility, professional standards, and legal requirements.

8. As directed, assists with Executive Director/designee and/or supervisory staff with survey processes.

9. Maintains and applies current skills and knowledge through continuing education and in-service programs.

10. Carries out responsibilities in compliance with federal, state, local laws and regulations, and with facility philosophy, policies and procedures.

11. Ability to present information to supervisory staff effectively. Must be able to speak, understand and read the English language to the extent necessary to safely and properly care for residents.

12. Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of energy and enthusiasm. Ability to organize, document, and implement detailed programs. Good verbal and written communication skills.

Position Requirements

This position requires standing, sitting, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 pounds or more, bending, climbing, twisting upper body, walking, running, carrying, listening, talking, use of telephone, and exposure to medical equipment and persons with risk of illness.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: None. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Completion of Medication Assistant Training Program and Certified Nursing Assistant Program. One to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Meets state and federal requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Medication Assistant Certification and Certified Nurse Assistant Certification, as required.

Must have or be willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, subject to legal requirements