Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) - Overnight Shift

Astral at Auburn; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral at Auburn is seeking an attentive caregiver to oversee medication administration for residents and to assist with general personal care as needed in Auburn, Indiana.

You will document meds, supervise self-administration when appropriate, and perform treatments according to nurses’ orders while maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Education: HS diploma/GED; 1+ year caregiving; Medication Aide Certification may be required by state rule. Pay: $23.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED.
• Licenses/Certifications: Medication Aide Certification may be required depending on state regulations.
• Experience: 1+ years of caregiving or related clinical experience.
• Skills & Abilities: Patience, compassion, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medication according to policies and procedures.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication when applicable.
• Complete and perform all treatments according to policy standards and nurses’ orders.
• Provide personal care assistance/services as required or instructed.
• Observe and report any changes in resident’s physical/emotional condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Attend a minimum of 12 annual hours of in-service education.
• Promote and respect the dignity and well-being of each resident and their family.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Skills

Patience

Detail oriented

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for the oversight of administration of medication to residents, as well as assisting residents with general, personal care as needed.

Essential Functions, Key Duties, & Responsibilities

• Administer and document medication according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Supervise the self-administration of medication when applicable.
• Complete and perform all treatments according to policy standards and nurses’ orders.
• Provide personal care assistance/services as required or instructed.
• Observe and report any changes in resident’s physical/emotional condition.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Attend a minimum of 12 annual hours of in-service education.
• Promote and respect the dignity and well-being of each resident and their family.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.

Position Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Licenses/Certifications: Medication Aide Certification may be required depending on state regulations

Experience: 1+ years of caregiving or other related clinical experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion in working with the elderly.
• Detail-oriented.

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Min

USD $23.00/Hr.

Max

USD $23.00/Hr.