Qualified Medication Aide

21 hours ago


La Porte, IN, United States Brentwood at LaPorte Senior Living Full time

Extra $1 per hour with insulin certification

At Priority Life Care (PLC), we provide you the opportunity to use your talents in a progressive, growing organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of the seniors we serve. If you are seeking an organization that gives back, you'll love working here. You'll find lots of opportunities to grow as a professional, serve the community, and enhance the lives of seniors. Our culture of supporting Independence is truly what we feel makes us unique. Ready to make a difference? Then join us at Priority Life Care. We think it's time for you to begin your journey with PLC

QUALIFIED MEDICATION AIDE:

The main function of the QMA is to administer medications to facility residents and monitor resident reactions to medications, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

To our staff we provide:

  • Competitive wages and PTO
  • Exceptional career advancement opportunities through our 'Pathway to Promotion' program
  • A full range of health plans - including vision and dental
  • SwiftMD Telemedicine, at low or no cost
  • Special pay rates on holidays
  • $10,000 Company paid Life Insurance
  • Family planning and support services through Maven
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident Coverage, and Critical Illness
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement savings plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • On-demand wages via ZayZoon. No need to wait until payday
  • Rewards Program based on Years of Service and PLC Employee of the Year Award
Your responsibilities:
  • Prepares and administers medications to residents in compliance with all related policies and procedures and regulations covering the QMA practice
  • Counts dosages and documents the number of scheduled drugs at the beginning and end of each shift
  • Reviews residents' medical record and medication administration record (MAR) for new medication orders, changes in medication orders and the overall accuracy of MAR including resident allergies, medication contraindications, expected medication action vs. suspected adverse action and reports discrepancies to the supervising nurse
  • Monitors resident vital signs; observes residents for expected reactions; observes reportable, suspected and adverse reactions to medications administered
  • Orders and replaces medications and medication administration supplied as needed in compliance with facility policies and procedures
  • Documents vital signs, medication administration, resident behaviors associated with medication administration, medication incident and accident reports, and facility incident and accident reports
Prepares verbal and written reports related to successful or unsuccessful medication administration, changes in resident condition and/or departures from usual and routine organizational operations
  • Understands and reviews the facility's Healthcare Clinical Policies and Procedures and Safety Guidelines
  • Reports any issues or problems that may arise to the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of previous long-term care experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must hold a current and valid QMA certification
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Prior experience in long-term care, home health or related service industries, preferred


Check us out on our website: www.prioritylc.com or text 'Care' to 85000 for a full list of our job openings

Priority Life Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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