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QMA - Qualified Medication Aide

Theracare INC

#Confidentiality #Documentation #Medication Administration #Compassionate Care #Patient Care #Employee-Owned #QMA #Long Term Care #Physical Examination #Practicum #Nurse Assistant #EEO Guidelines

Part Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 23 days ago

Location

Plymouth, Indiana

Quick overview

As a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA), you will provide basic care to patients, assist them with daily activities, and administer medications while accurately recording all related documentation. You are also responsible for monitoring patients for changes and promptly reporting these observations to the nursing team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be certified in the State of Indiana and have successfully completed the required Resident Care Assistant, Medication Assistant Training, the 60-hour QMA course, and the 40-hour practicum, passing the necessary exam. Additional requirements include meeting all qualifications for a Nurse Assistant and having proven experience as a resident care assistant, preferably in long-term care.

TeamworkCommunicationDocumentationMedication AdministrationReportingCompliancePatient CareObservationProfessionalismPhysical Examination

Job description

Company DescriptionSince 1964, Indiana families have looked to Miller's Health Systems for compassionate care for their loved ones. Our 100% employee-owned company offers a wide variety of employment and professional growth opportunities. To learn more about our company, visit us at: DescriptionAre you friendly, passionate about serving others, and want a job where you can make a difference each day? If this sounds like you, then becoming a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) at Miller’s Health Systems might be the right step for you! As a QMA, you provide basic care to patients and assist them in their daily activities. You administer medications to patients and record related documentation. You watch for changes in your patients and quickly report them to the team of nurses that work with you. You collect and record information vital to the patients’ conditions and treatment.Apply if you are:

Professional appearance and behaviorQualifications1. Successful completion of Resident Care Assistant and Medication Assistant Training courses. 2. Successful completion of the 60 hour Qualified Medication Assistant course and the 40 hour practicum. 3. Pass the Qualified Medication Assistant exam. 4. Certified as a Qualified Medicine Assistant by the State of Indiana. 5. Registered with State Department of Public Instruction. 6. Meet all qualifications for Nurse Assistant. 7. Proven ability and experience as a resident care assistant. 8. Experience in long term care preferred. 9. Follow instructions. 10. Communicate verbally and in writing. 11. Is neat, well groomed and professional. 12. Pass the physical examination required at employment.EXPOSURE CATEGORY I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Full Time Night Shift