Qualified Medication Aide

Albany Health and Rehabilitation • Albany, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for Qualified Medication Aides (QMA's) to cultivate lifelong relationships in their 102-bed skilled nursing home and a 20-bed Alzheimer's unit. The facility aims to continue providing the best care to the residents of their community.

Requirements

• Must be certified by the 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 State Department of Health.
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of employment.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 per year.
• Paid life insurance.
• Profit-Sharing.
• $2 Shift differential and $2 weekend differential!
• DailyPay program.
• Monthly Celebrations.
• Quarterly Education Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED