Qualified Medication Aide QMA Assisted Living

American Senior Communities; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

PTO exchange for pay

Vision & Dental

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

American Senior Communities seeks a Qualified Medication Aide for Aster Place Assisted Living in Indiana. The role includes full-time evening and part-time night shifts, administering medications and supporting residents daily.

You will work with the care team to deliver person-centered care and uphold CARE values. Ideal candidates have state-approved medication administration training, an Indiana QMA license, and a strong passion for geriatric nursing, with excellent communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.
• Indiana QMA license.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates CARE values to residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Promote residents' physical and psychosocial well-being through medication administration.
• Collaborate with nursing and facility teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for residents.
• Support a respectful and positive work environment through strong teamwork.

Skills

Supportive Presence

Leadership

Collaboration

Teamwork

Interpersonal Communication

Education

State-approved training in medication administration

Indiana QMA license

Job description

QMA Opportunity at Aster Place Assisted Living!

Full-time Evening and Part-time Night Shifts

As a Qualified Medication Aide, you will have the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships by learning about the life stories of our residents and staff. Each day, our QMAs utilize their skills to promote the physical and psychosocial well-being of the residents, leading to a rewarding sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.

Skills Needed

• Supportive Presence: Create a comforting and engaging atmosphere for our residents.
• Leadership: Promote teamwork within the care team to exceed the needs of our residents.
• Collaboration: In partnership with nursing and other facility teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Teamwork: The ability to work towards a common goal of excellent care for our residents.
• Interpersonal Communication: Support a respectful and positive work environment.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a state approved training program in medication administration.
• Indiana QMA license.
• Strong passion for geriatric nursing and commitment to senior care excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates C.A.R.E. values to our residents, family members, customers and staff. Compassion, Accountability, Relationshipsand Excellence

Benefits And Perks Include

• Competitive Compensation: Access your earnings before payday. Take advantage of lucrative employee referral bonus programs, 401(k), FSA program, free life insurance, PTO exchange for pay programs and more.
• Health & Wellness: Medical coverage as low as $25, vision and dental insurance. Employee Assistance Program to help manage personal or work-related issues, as well as Workforce Chaplains to provide support in the workplace and Personalized Wellness Coaching.
• Life in Balance: Holiday pay and PTO with opportunities to earn additional PTO. Employee Discount Programs that allow you to save on travel, retail, entertainment, food and much more.
• Career Growth: Access to preceptors and mentorship programs, clinical and leadership development pathways, education partnerships with colleges and universities across the state like Ivy Tech and Purdue Global, financial assistance for continuing education, company sponsored scholarship programs, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team Culture: C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence carrying a legacy for improving the lives of Seniors across Indiana. Celebrate the hard work you and your team put in each day through employee recognition events and monthly and annual awards.
• Full-Time and Part-Time Benefits may vary, terms and conditions apply

About American Senior Communities

Compassion, Accountability, Relationships and Excellence are the core values for American Senior Communities. These words not only form an acronym for C.A.R.E., but they are also our guiding principles and create the framework for all our relationships with customers, team members and community at large. American Senior Communities has proudly served our customers since the year 2000, with a long history of excellent outcomes. Team members within each of our 100+ American Senior Communities take great pride in our Hoosier hospitality roots, and it is ingrained in everything we do. As leaders in senior care, we are not just doing a job but following a calling.