Qualified Medication Aide

Albany Health and Rehabilitation•Albany, IN

About The Position

Albany Senior Living is seeking kind, compassionate, and dependable Qualified Medication Aides to support residents in its 102-bed skilled nursing community, which includes a 20-bed Alzheimer's care unit. The QMA helps provide medication administration, daily care, and for residents' health, safety, comfort, dignity, and independence while working alongside the nursing team. The role includes administering and documenting medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, facility policy, and the QMA's scope of practice. QMAs monitor residents and report changes to nursing staff, assist with catheter care as assigned, protect residents' confidentiality and privacy, and build positive relationships with residents, families, and coworkers. Other duties may be assigned by the staff nurse or designee.

Requirements

Current Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) certification from the State Department of Health.
Certification by the State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing.
Completion of a state-approved medication administration training program.
Thorough understanding of safe and effective nursing practices within the state of employment.
High school diploma or GED.
Compassionate, resident-focused attitude.
Dependability, teamwork, and strong communication skills.
Commitment to providing safe, quality care.

Responsibilities

Administer oral, eye, topical, suppository, ear-drop, and other medications as ordered by a physician and within the QMA's scope of practice.
Perform treatments for minor skin conditions according to physician orders.
Monitor residents and report changes in their condition to nursing staff.
Assist residents with daily care while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.
Maintain the medication cart locked and manage 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.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect residents' rights and privacy.
Work with the nursing team and build positive relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the staff nurse or designee.