Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)-PRN, as needed

Englewood Health and Rehabilitation; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Englewood Health and Rehabilitation is seeking Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs) to join their team. This vital role involves administering medications and ensuring residents' health and safety. The position offers a competitive wage and various benefits, contributing to a meaningful career in healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience

DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!

Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

Medical, Dental and Vision

Qualifications

• Certified as a CNA in good standing.
• Completed state approved training program in medication administration.
• Thorough understanding of safe nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications and treatments.
• Maintain the medication cart and ensure confidentiality.
• Check and provide catheter care as needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

QMA certification

Job description

Overview

Qualified Medication Aides join us at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

** NEW WAGE SCALE!!

PRN, as needed, any shift!

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Englewood Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Englewood Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a QMA in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Medical, Dental and Vision

Responsibilities

The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.

• Administrating and documenting oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician
• Performing treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders
• Maintaining locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy
• Checking catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurse
• Documenting all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee

Qualifications

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Qualifications

• Must be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing
• Must have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification by the Indiana State Department of Health
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana
• A high school diploma or GED