Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Brickyard Healthcare; Newburgh (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay with incentives: Perfect

Job summary

Brickyard Healthcare is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide safe, compassionate care to residents in our care centers in Indiana. The role requires active QMA and CNA certifications and a clean registry with no abuse or neglect findings.

You will collaborate with licensed nurses to administer medications, assist with daily living activities, support recreation programs, and follow care plans while adhering to safety and infection control policies. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) by the state and must also be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• Must have no finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document medications under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, and positioning.
• Assist with resident recreation programs.
• Read and follow daily care plans; perform restorative procedures; report changes to the Nurse in charge; document care on resident records.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of residents.
• Comply with safety and infection control procedures including use of lifts, gait belts and PPE.
• Promote residents' rights and professional appearance; interact with residents, visitors, and regulators.
• Attend training, in-service sessions, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training of other staff.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Team player

Education

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

We rely on and trust our Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide quality healthcare and enrich the lives of our patients and residents. The right candidate for this role is a dedicated and compassionate team-player.

Why Work For Us?

• Excellent pay with multiple incentives:
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Shift pick up
  • Weekend Option
• Excellent health benefits packages
• Education reimbursement program of up to $7,500 per year
• Flexible scheduling available

Benefits & Conditions

• No waiting period for enrollment
• Three health plan options
• VSP Vision
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Disability, Critical Illness, Accident & Legal Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document medications following accepted practices, and in accordance with regulations under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse
• Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, and positioning in and out of bed, chair, etc.
• Assist with resident recreation programs.
• Read and follow daily care plans; perform assigned restorative and rehabilitative procedures; report changes in resident condition to Nurse in charge; document care provision on resident record/flow sheets as required and report accidents and incidents; and provide
  nursing functions as directed by supervisor
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of residents
• Comply with all Company policies related to safety and infection control procedures including the proper use of mechanical lifts, gait belts and personal protective back supports
• Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance
• Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) by the state and must also be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing with the state.
• Must have no finding in the registry concerning abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.

Location

Care Centers

Our Values

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Healthcare Services

At Brickyay Healthcare, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, o r national origin.

Brickyay Healthcare offers services and programs to residents without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a Vietnam era veteran, qualified special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran, or source of payment.