Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Job Description

Job Description

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Overview

We are looking for a Qualified Medication Aide to join our team.

At Otterbein, you're more than an employee, you're a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Status: Full-Time 3rd, Part-Time 1st & 3rd

Pay: Starting from $19.50 Based on experience and $3.00 2nd and $3.00 3rd Shift Differential

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with preparing and administering medications ordered by the physician
• Observe residents functioning, maintain written records of observations, and report any changes
• Provide personal care services of residents and assistance in all activities of daily living as needed
• Answer medical alert calls in a prompt and polite manner.
• Attend initial training, in-service training sessions, and staff conferences upon request

Skills: 

• Ability to organize and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly tasks in order to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and possess problem solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Patience and fortitude to deal with various mental conditions of elderly residents

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:  

• Valid CPR certification
• Active QMA certification
• Must have successfully completed a state-approved medication administration training program
• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be 21 years or older

Other:

• Must be passionate for the senior generation
• A criminal history background check that conforms to the Health Care Worker Background Check Act will be conducted

We offer a competitive hiring package:  flexible scheduling, shift differentials, $0.50 meals, retirement plan with generous match, and a GREAT work atmosphere.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

• Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
• Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
• Access to DailyPay , enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
• Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
• Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
• Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

• University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
• Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
• Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We're a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) at Otterbein!