Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Cedarhurst Living; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a compassionate Qualified Medication Aide to join their dedicated team. This role is essential in promoting the well-being of residents through direct care and medication management. You will work closely with a team of professionals to ensure that each resident receives personalized attention and support, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life. The company values its employees and fosters a culture of growth and development, offering extensive training and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Coverage

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Extensive Training Opportunities

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have current state certification for Qualified Medication Aide (QMA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or CPR certification is required.
• At least one year of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care services including medicine distribution.
• Observe residents for changes in condition and report immediately.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living as needed.

Skills

Medication Administration

Resident Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Conflict Resolution

Teamwork

Computer Applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Certification for Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Experience in Senior Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) at our Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne community.

As a Qualified Medication Aide, you will promote the delivery of resident care utilizing a team approach in conjunction with resident assistants, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Your role will be as a primary provider of resident care and distribution of medications and, in addition, will be to promote 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.

As a Qualified Medication Aide, working with the Director of Nursing, you will impact the lives of our residents by:

1. Providing direct resident care services including medicine distribution to residents. Follow individualized plan of care for all residents.
2. Performing resident evaluations as required by the state standards/regulations and facility policy, under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
3. Observing residents for change in condition and reporting any changes immediately to supervisor and/or the Executive Director.
4. Providing timely interventions to change of condition and sharing this with care staff and family as instructed.
5. Assisting to complete and maintain current individualized care plan for each resident.
6. Providing interim documentation as required to resident file. Attending all scheduled interdisciplinary resident care meetings.
7. Checking and recording vital signs, weights, and blood sugars, as assigned.
8. Providing for/assisting residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing/showering to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
9. Assisting residents with transfers and ambulation as directed, using proper body mechanics, and responding to urgent calls as needed.
10. Participating in oversight and management of medication delivery system to include timely order entry, receipt and tracking as well as daily MAR documentation, narcotic count, and checking in medications in timely manner as assigned to ensure resident compliance to medication regime. Notifying pharmacy and supervisor of issues and seeking to resolve in timely manner.
11. Providing glucose monitoring and administration of insulin (applicable for CMTs and insulin-certified CMAs/L1MA only).
12. Ability to work well with others and take direction from management, as well as take initiative – willing to go above and beyond to ensure our residents' needs are met and they are comfortable in their living environment.
13. Must remain flexible and have the ability to work weekends as necessary.

To become a Qualified Medication Aide, you will need:

1. High School Diploma or GED and must have current state certification for Qualified Medication Aide (QMA).
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required.
3. At least one (1) year of related work experience is preferred, preferably in senior care, and possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding Assisted Living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
4. Conducting oneself in a professional manner at all times with the ability to effectively perform conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees and others as needed.
5. Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job which includes, but is not limited to: seeing, speaking, touching, walking, standing, bending, reaching overhead, crouching/kneeling or crawling, as well as the ability to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs independently and up to 200lbs with assistance.
6. Self-motivated to accomplish identified goals with a strong sense of accountability for results.
7. Must possess a general knowledge of laws and restrictions regarding senior living care, as well as a solid understanding of opportunities and limits of other levels of care within senior living.
8. Knowledgeable in computer applications such as: Microsoft Office & electronic health records (EHR) systems.

When considering a career with Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne, please understand that:

1. Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable – and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
2. To be a Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne.
3. Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
4. Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
5. Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
6. Cedarhurst of Ft. Wayne considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required.

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 encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.