Immediate Start QMA

NOW HIRING QMAs

* Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Paid Vacation Time-Cash Out Option

Attendance Bonus

Group Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance plans

Disability plans

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) will administer medications with safety techniques and sound judgment under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The person holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policies and procedures.

PRN medications, only after authorization of nurse, then nurse will assess and document effectiveness

Nebulizer treatments, only if nurse completes lung assessment before and after and documents findings

Observes residents for drug reactions and reports any concerns to the nurse immediately

Monitors residents vital signs

Calculates medication dosages and stocks the medication cart

Documents what medications were given for the day on the medication administrator record (MAR) chart

Reports to the nurse on duty general and specific information pertaining to the response of the residents to their medications or treatments and any other pertinent or appropriate information

Reports to the nurse on duty for instructions before administering any PRN medication

Adheres to and interprets resident rights and personnel policies

Understands special needs and limitations of elderly

Ability to communicate with the resident, family, staff, and community

Maintains the confidentiality of resident information and honor his/her personal and property rights

Responds to the needs of the facility, residents, and families in a timely and appropriate manner

Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents

Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level in which they are currently functioning

Addresses resident and family satisfaction issues immediately by reporting them to the Supervisor in a professional manner

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.

Must have current QMA, unencumbered state license and must be able to provide all necessary documentation.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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