Qualified Medication Aide; QMA

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) – Aperion Care

SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) is to provide care for the residents under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physician's orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Compliance – participates in all in‑service programs, maintains compliance with personnel policies, community policies and procedures, and federal and state regulations (including HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws). Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures during drills and emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring a licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.). Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care and functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co‑workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• QMA certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA certificate.
• One year of experience in a long‑term care setting desired.

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Location:

Bridgeport, IL Salary: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour