Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)- Power Weekends

TLC Management•Marion, IN

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation is hiring a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to provide medication administration and support residents’ daily care, health needs, safety, comfort, and functional abilities. This position is described as “Power Weekends.” The facility offers a new wage scale and lists benefits and pay programs including a competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience, a referral program, paid life insurance, 401(k) opportunities after the first year, shift and weekend bonuses, DailyPay, celebrations and recognition, medical, vision and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and an education bonus program.

Requirements

Be certified by the Indiana State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing.
Have completed a state-approved medication-administration training program and hold current QMA certification from the Indiana State Department of Health.
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe, effective nursing practices within the State of Indiana.
Have a high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Administer and document oral, eye, topical, suppository, ear-drop, and other medications as ordered by a physician.
Perform treatments for minor skin conditions according to physician orders.
Maintain the locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy.
Check catheters frequently and provide catheter care as assigned by the nurse.
Document medications and treatments in the medication record and nurses’ notes according to policy.
Protect residents’ rights and privacy by maintaining confidentiality of residents and their care.
Perform other duties as assigned by the staff nurse or designee.