Qualified Medication Aide

DaMar Staffing Solutions•Fishers, 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. This medical facility offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. The Qualified Medication Aide is responsible for setting up and administering resident medications as ordered by physicians and per professional standards of medication administration. This role also involves 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 the facility, and performing other tasks as required by the 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.
Valid DL
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 a plus
TB completed test a plus
Physical within a year a plus

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.