Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Job Description

Job Description

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) - Insulin Certification Required

Valparaiso Senior Village by StoryPoint Group

Overview:

• Location: 74 Journey Way, Valparaiso, IN 46383
• Position: Must be a licensed Insulin Certified Qualified Medication Aide
• Shift: 6A-2P, 2P-10P
• Job Type: Part Time and Full Time
• Pay: $20-$21
• Shift Differential opportunities on 2P-10P shift of $2!

Benefits:

• Wages On-Demand – early access before pay day
• Full benefits and PTO provided for Full Time employees
• Employee First - You Matter!

Supplemental Schedule:

• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Scheduling

Required Experience for Medication Aide:

• QMA Licenses Required with Insulin Certification
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have aptitude for dementia-related situations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a TB clearance.

Responsibilities for Medication Aide:

• Prepare and administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Verify identity of resident before administering medication or treatment.
• Follow hand-washing policy for medication passing, universal precautions and infection control.
• Order mediations, supplies, and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policy.
• Remove expired or discontinued medications for cart and resident apartments as required in accordance with established procedure.
• Ensure medication records are accurate for your shift and keys are always accounted for.
• Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician’s orders, medication count or any other unusual situations and complaints regarding resident services and care to your immediate supervisor.
• Chart and perform documentation duties are required in accordance with community policy and procedures.
• Assist in admit, transfer and discharge of residents as requested.
• Review charts for specific treatment, medication, diet orders, etc. as needed.
• Notify nurse in charge of changes in resident condition, (including medication and treatment refusal).
• Make sure work areas (medication and treatment cart, medication room, nurse’s station, etc.) are maintained in a clean, sanitary manner.
• Always show courtesy, respect and positive attitude to residents, family’s visitors and associates.
• Report accidents and incidents observed on the shift they occurred. Report suspected abuse immediately.
• Document important events in the 24-hour report.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Encourage the Social development of each resident.
• Assist with light housekeeping including emptying the trash and changing linens.
• Escort residents to and from dining areas for meals; assist with tasks related to dining as needed.
• Perform any duties delegated by supervisor in order to maintain the self-respect, personal dignity and physical safety of each resident while adhering to the standards of Residents Rights and all applicable state, Federal and local licensing requirements and regulations.

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This classification description is intended to indicate the general kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

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