Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Cedarhurst Senior Living; Logansport (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedarhurst Senior Living in Logansport, Indiana seeks a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) responsible for administering medications and delivering direct resident care in accordance with individualized care plans. You will support daily activities and promote safety, ensuring proper documentation of care provided.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, a valid state medication aide certification, and have excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a supportive environment for residents to maintain independence while receiving the highest quality of care.

Qualifications

• Must have current and active state-approved medication aide/technician certification.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and provide direct resident care.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes.
• Document all pertinent observations and interventions.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current state-approved medication aide/technician certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, is responsible for administering medications and providing direct resident care in accordance with individualized care plans. This role supports activities of daily living, promotes safety and wellbeing, and ensures accurate documentation of care and medication delivery. By observing and reporting condition changes, assisting with restorative techniques, and communicating effectively with supervisors, physicians, and families, the QMA helps residents maintain the highest level of independence and supports a safe, person-centered environment.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents while following an individualized plan of care for all residents.
• Observe residents and communicate condition changes to physicians, health care proxies, and supervisors and provide timely interventions and communication as instructed.
• Document all pertinent observations, red flags, incidents, interventions, communication, clinical procedures, and daily medication assistance/care throughout the shift as indicated.
• Effectively pass required information to the next shift in a timely manner and as indicated to direct supervisor and oversee the timely documentation by Resident Assistants to ensure quality resident care.
• Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
• Utilize proactive intervention, monitoring, and safety in the rooms and rounds.
• Administer and document medications in accordance with the five rights: right medication, right route, right resident, right time, and right dose.
• Provide glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (insulin‑certified medication technicians only).
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Assist and monitor residents with meeting their nutritional/hydration needs and document on the nursing record appropriately.
• Perform restorative nursing techniques including proper positioning, ADL training, and passive range of motion.
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, and respond to urgent calls as needed.
• Encourage residents to participate in scheduled facility activities, providing assistance in getting to activities as needed.
• Maintain a restraint‑free environment at all times.
• Support fall prevention programs for all residents in need.
• Help welcome, orient, and transfer residents according to facility procedure.
• Assist in post‑mortem care as instructed.
• Participate in oversight and management of medication delivery system to include timely order entry, receipt and tracking, daily MAR documentation, narcotic count, and checking in medications in a timely manner as assigned to ensure resident compliance with medication regime.
• Notify pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seek to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Attend in‑service classes and staff meetings, assist with orienting new employees, and lead/coach resident assistants and certified nursing assistants to improve performance.
• Promote the physical, personal, and emotional well‑being of each resident and strive to maintain the ultimate goal, which is to return the resident to their maximum level of self‑care and independence, when possible.
• Understand the resident’s Advance Directives and follow their wishes.
• Ensure effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and active state‑approved medication aide/technician certification required.
• Insulin certification preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Working Conditions

• This position may require walking or standing for extended periods and moving throughout the community, resident apartments, and other areas of the community.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, as well as climb or balance.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively and interpret written information.
• This position may require lifting up to 50 pounds independently, and up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Individuals in this position are required to follow all infection prevention and control protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, to ensure the health and safety of residents, staff, and visitors.
• This role involves actively participating in all staff activities aimed at fostering teamwork, unity, and morale, and the employee will contribute as a collaborative team player.
• Individuals in this position are required to stay current on all training and ongoing education initiatives, actively pursue self‑improvement, and embrace opportunities for continuous learning to enhance their skills and knowledge.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Cedarhurst considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, participation in required health assessments (such as TB testing or physical evaluations), and the use of designated personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company policy and applicable law.