Qualified Medication Aide - Assisted Living / Full Time
About The Position
Byron Wellness Community is dedicated to transforming long-term care through a culture of servant leadership and purpose. We are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, focusing on person-centered quality care. Our core values—commitment, communication, compassion, integrity, and respect—are integral to our daily interactions with residents, co-workers, and visitors. For more information about Byron Health Center, please visit us at: byronhealth.org. The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is responsible for assisting in the administration of medications to residents as ordered by their physician, under the supervision of the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services. This role operates within established nursing standards and facility policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school education or its equivalent.
- Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant with a current Indiana License.
- Licensed Certified Medication Aide having successfully completed a state-approved training program and any necessary examination(s) in accordance with state laws.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with long-term care residents.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications to residents as ordered by the attending physician, under the direction of the attending physician, the nurse supervisor or charge nurse, and the Director of Nursing Services.
- Ensure medication administration is in accordance with established nursing standards, facility policies, procedures, and practices, and state requirements.
- Note and report errors in the administration of medications.
- Complete necessary forms, charts, and reports as required.
- Maintain a friendly, productive working relationship with other members of the department of nursing, attending physicians, the Medical Director, and pharmacists.
- Report any resident complaints or grievances to the Director of Nursing Services.
- Participate and cooperate with facility surveys and inspections by authorized government agencies.
- Adhere to policies regarding assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected violations.
- Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected violations.
- Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempts to access the facility’s information system.
Benefits
- Competitive wages with shift differentials and annual increases
- Employee referral bonus
- Payroll Advance Program
- Group Medical Insurance through Parkview Signature Care (for full-time employees)
- Dental/Vision Insurance through Principal (for full-time employees)
- $20,000 in Basic Life Insurance Coverage – with the ability to purchase additional coverage (for all employees)
- 403(B) Retirement Plan with employer matching and 100% vesting after 3 years (for all employees)
- Vacation and Wellness Time (for full-time employees)
- Wellness Time (for part-time employees)
- 6 Paid Holidays (for full-time employees)
- Tuition reimbursement – Full-Time at $5,250 (for full-time employees)
- 20% tuition discount at Indiana Tech
- Professional development funds
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Access to Physical Wellness Center
- Discounted meals
- Sensory oasis room for employees with massage chair
- Community and family events
- PPE provided
- Daily Screening and weekly COVID testing required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
