Seeking a QMA that will be willing to also work as a CNA when needed.

Demonstrates Proficiency in the Following Tasks:

QMA duties:

• Count, administer and document controlled substances.
• Apply topical medication to minor skin condition including Stage One decubitus ulcer and minor skin tear.
• Empty and change colostomy bag.
• Conduct diabetic urine testing.
• Collect fecal or urine specimens.
• Administer medication through a G-tube or J-tube.
• Conduct hemoccult testing.
• Conduct finger stick blood glucose testing.
• Provide site care and dressing to a healed G-tube or J-tube site.
• Prepare and administer oral medications, nasal medications, eye medications, ear medications, and rectal and vaginal medications.
• Instill a commercially prepared, disposable enema.
• Observe resident’s reactions to medications and records same in medical record and treatment record.
• Follows physicians’ orders.
• Obtains verbal report from previous shift and gives verbal report to following shift.
• Take vital signs and records same accurately in the medical record.
• Reports to and request assistance from the charge nurse for condition changes of resident requiring notification of physician and and/or parental medication administration.

CNA duties;

• Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Gives tub, bed and partial baths.
• Gives showers.
• Provides AM and/or PM Care.
• Provides skin care and back rubs.
• Provides nail care.
• Provides daily hair, make-up and shaving care.
• Provides proper oral care including the dentures, teeth, gums and mucus membranes.
• Assisting with bowel and bladder training programs.
• Use of the Hoyer lift.
• Obtaining residents’ weights.
• Admission duties.
• Postmortem care.
• Catheter care.
• Accurately measures and records urinary output.
• Serves, sets up trays and feeds residents as needed.
• Knowledge of diabetic replacement.
• Maintains residents privacy at all times.
• Vital signs.
• Charting legibly and correctly.
• Promptly answers resident call lights.
• Assists residents with ambulation and range of motion exercises.
• Turns and repositions residents every 2 hours.
• Dresses or assist in dressing residents in stain free, well repaired, color coordinated clothing.
• Accurately measures and records oral intake.

Demonstrates Knowledge of Infection Control and Safety Practices

• Infection Control
• Universal Precautions.
• Use of personal protective barriers.
• Handwashing techniques.
• Proper handling of linens.
• Bedpan, urinary and bedside commode cleansing.
• Cleans environment when needed.
• Disposes of contaminated wastes as per policy.
• Cleans bath tub, shower and shower chair after each resident.
• Proper handling of water to avoid contamination.

Safety

• Proper use of side rails.
• Proper use and placement of call lights.
• Proper use of restraints.
• Proper use of body mechanics.

Demonstrates the Art of Resident Care

• Maintains a professional demeanor.
• Keeps resident rooms straightened.
• Report changes in residents to charge nurse.
• Responds to residents tactfully.
• Utilizes therapeutic communications with confused residents.

Demonstrates Indirect Nursing Care

• Returns equipment to designated areas.
• Collects and distributes clean water pitchers.
• Rinses soiled linen and/or clothing before depositing in the linen hamper.
• Assists in taking residents to social and activity events.
• Keeps social services aware of resident needs (i.e., toothpaste, socks, deodorant).
• Adheres to the routine of the shift.
• Adheres to the time schedule of responsibilities (dining room, breaks, cover).

Demonstrates Adherence to Personnel Policies

• Wears appropriate uniform.
• Mindful of own personal hygiene.
• Works assigned work schedule.
• Makes requests for time off in a timely manner.
• Notifies of inability to work assigned schedule at least 2 hours in advance of shift start time.
• Provides 2 week written notice to Director of Nursing.

Supervision

• Is directly responsible to the charge nurse on the unit.

Qualifications

Educational

• Must be 16 years of age, or high school graduate to emancipate for full time employment.
• Is able to read and write in English.
• Current CNA certification.
• Current QMA certification.

Previous experience is desirable but not required.

Physical: Shall be in good health without lifting restrictions, and able to meet the requirements set forth by the Indiana State Board of Health.

Conditions of Work and Special Demands

• Requires lifting, bending, and turning.
• Is on feet most of the time.
• Works under physical and mental stress.
• Is exposed to odors, body secretions and excrements.
• May be exposed to abusive language and other antisocial behaviors.
• May be required to provide additional staffing on day off.
• Works weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Professionalism

• Maintains resident confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrates ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to residents with warmth and understanding.
• Demonstrates ability to relate to residents’ families and visitors with warmth and understanding.
• Completes 12 credit hours of inservice education.
• Attends Pharmacy inservices when given.
• Demonstrates ability to train new employees.