Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

StoryPoint•Fort Wayne, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Insulin Certified QMA StoryPoint Fort Wayne West Overview: Location: 611 W County Line Rd S, Fort Wayne, IN 46814 Position: Must be a licensed Insulin Certified Qualified Medication Aide Base Pay: $22 / Hour Benefits: $2.00 Shift Differential for 2nd shift and 3rd shift 2 Free scrub tops Wages On-Demand – early access before pay day Full benefits and PTO provided for Full Time employees Employee First, You Matter! Supplemental Schedule: Holiday Pay Flexible Scheduling Not Just Making Every Day Great. Making Every Minute Great. There are 1,440 minutes in every single day. We aspire to make each one of them an exceptional moment. This philosophy is supported by our 6 powerful, yet simple pillars: Dream Big, Have Courage, Take Initiative, Be Accountable, Give Back & Enjoy it. We strive to fulfill the aspirational yet unattainable goal of creating the absolute best experience with every person, in every interaction, every minute of every day.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Insulin Certified Qualified Medication Aide

Responsibilities

Prepare and administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with policy and procedures.
Verify identity of resident before administering medication or treatment.
Follow hand-washing policy for medication passing, universal precautions and infection control.
Order mediations, supplies, and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policy.
Remove expired or discontinued medications for cart and resident apartments as required in accordance with established procedure.
Ensure medication records are accurate for your shift and keys are always accounted for.
Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, medication count or any other unusual situations and complaints regarding resident services and care to your immediate supervisor.
Chart and perform documentation duties are required in accordance with community policy and procedures.
Assist in admit, transfer and discharge of residents as requested.
Review charts for specific treatment, medication, diet orders, etc. as needed.
Notify nurse in charge of changes in resident condition, (including medication and treatment refusal).
Make sure work areas (medication and treatment cart, medication room, nurse’s station, etc.) are maintained in a clean, sanitary manner.
Always show courtesy, respect and positive attitude to residents, family’s visitors and associates.
Report accidents and incidents observed on the shift they occurred.
Report suspected abuse immediately.
Document important events in the 24-hour report.
Assist with activities of daily living.
Encourage the Social development of each resident.
Assist with light housekeeping including emptying the trash and changing linens.
Escort residents to and from dining areas for meals; assist with tasks related to dining as needed.
Perform any duties delegated by supervisor in order to maintain the self-respect, personal dignity and physical safety of each resident while adhering to the standards of Residents Rights and all applicable state, Federal and local licensing requirements and regulations.