Qualified Medication Aide

DaMar Staffing Solutions•Franklin, IN

86d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The DaMar Team is actively seeking out QMAs for assisted living facilities located in the Indianapolis Metro area/Surrounding Cities. This medical facility offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. The QMA is responsible for setting up and administering resident medications as ordered by physicians and per professional standards of medication administration. They will also provide direct care to residents, communicate residents’ needs effectively, attend/participate in scheduled in service/training programs, assist with programming activities, adhere to safety and infection control policies and procedures, promote positive public relations for facility and perform other tasks as required by Director of Nursing or designee.

Requirements

Valid QMA certificate from an accredited program.
At least one year experience in long term care, assisted living preferred.
CPR & First Aid Certification a plus.
TB completed test a plus.
Valid DL.
Physical within a year a plus.
Comfortable providing above average patient service.
Physically able to stand and walk for periods of time.
Organized with ability to multitask and prioritize workflow.
Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

CPR & First Aid Certification
TB completed test
Physical within a year
Experience in assisted living

Responsibilities

Setting up and administering resident medications as ordered by physicians and per professional standards of medication administration.
Providing direct care to residents.
Communicating residents’ needs effectively.
Attending/participating in scheduled in service/training programs.
Assisting with programming activities.
Adhering to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Promoting positive public relations for facility.
Performing other tasks as required by Director of Nursing or designee.