Qualified Medication Aide - Resident Care & Med Admin

Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide compassionate resident care under nursing and medical supervision. The role includes recording vital signs and weight, administering medications per doctor orders, and documenting all actions accurately.

The QMA will participate in in-service programs, maintain compliance with HIPAA and safety policies, and perform treatments that do not require a licensed nurse.

Qualifications

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the Department of Health.
• Current CNA Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records residents' vital signs and weight.
• Administers medications per physician orders (oral, topical, suppositories, eye/ear drops) and documents accordingly.
• Complies with HIPAA and all policies; follows Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness procedures.
• Provides treatment not requiring licensed nurse; follows procedure manual and standard precautions.
• Observes and reports medication effects; takes vitals prior to administration as needed.
• Delivers direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not administering medications.

Education

QMA Certificate in good standing

CNA Certificate

Job description

Chateau Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide compassionate resident care under nursing and medical supervision. The role includes recording vital signs and weight, administering medications per doctor orders, and documenting all actions accurately.

The QMA will participate in in-service programs, maintain compliance with HIPAA and safety policies, and perform treatments that do not require a licensed nurse.