Qualified Medication Aide

Parker Health and Rehabilitation•Parker City, IN

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About The Position

Wanted: Kind, Compassionate Caregivers! Be someones sunshine by continuing your career at Parker Health and Rehab as a QMA! As a QMA in our facility, look at what you can enjoy: - Tuition Reimbursement of $5000 per year. Become a nurse!- Paid life insurance.- Profit-Sharing.- $3 Shift differential and $2 Weekend Bonus!- $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus.- DailyPay. Get paid when you want to be paid! Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents. Responsibilities Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Essential Functions The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.

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

QMA’s 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
QMA’s will document all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy
Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all times
Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee