QMA-Daily Pay Available!

Avon Health and Rehabilitation•Avon, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is responsible for providing medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety, and comfort of the residents. This role involves administering and documenting various types of medications and treatments as ordered by a physician, performing treatments on minor skin conditions, maintaining the medication cart and keys securely, checking and providing care for catheters, documenting all medications and treatments, and maintaining resident confidentiality. The QMA also performs other duties as assigned by the staff nurse or designee.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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