QMA (MUST ALSO BE CNA CERTIFIED)

Job Description

Job Description

****MUST BE CNA CERTIFIED,  AND LISTED ON THE TMU REGISTRY AS HAVING COMPLETED THE MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAM****

THIS LICENSE IS OBTAINED THROUGH A COLLEGE COURSE.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A QMA.

- CBRF MED PASSERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE-

HIRING FOR PMS AND NOC SHIFT

Key Responsibilities include:

• Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.
• Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
• Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.
• Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.
• Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN).
• Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.
• Secures medication cart.
• Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
• Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.
• Accurately documents medication provision.
• Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.
• MUST BE CNA CERTIFIED AND ON THE TMU REGISTRY TO QUALIFY

 

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