Greencroft Communities is Hiring a QMA - Memory Care Unit - Part Time - Weekend Nights Near Goshen, IN
The Memory Care Unit QMA will provide consistent high-quality care by identifying resident needs and progress, and promotion of the team approach to resident care. Provide support to Resident Care Specialist/CNAs with resident care and charting. Responsible for giving medications and for the nursing care of residents, as supervised by the community nurse. Believe in the values of customer-centered service, stewardship, ethical conduct and reflection, open communication and fair treatment. Essential Functions
Prepare and administer medications within the QMA scope of practice, in accordance with ISDH regulations and Greencroft policies.
Prepare and administer PRN medications within the QMA scope of practice, in accordance with ISDH regulations and Greencroft policies, and document only upon the authorization of a licensed nurse or physician.
Remove medication from the emergency drug supply and document only upon the authorization of a licensed nurse or physician.
Stock medication cart and count narcotics at the beginning and end of shift and at any time the medication cart exchanges hands.
Apply dressings within the QMA scope of practice, in accordance with ISDH regulations and Greencroft policies.
Treatments and/or tests within the QMA scope of practice, in accordance with ISDH regulations and Greencroft policies.
Administer oxygen in an emergency situation, with licensed nurse approval.
Document resident’s condition, progress, incidents and complaints as well as forwarding this information to the community nurse. Check rewrites against current orders.
Position Requirements
Certification as a Qualified Medication Assistant in the State of Indiana required.
Experience in a Memory Care Unit required.
Physical Requirements
Frequent fingering, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and repetitive motions required.
Requires the ability to lift up to 80 pounds occasionally and up to 60 pounds frequently.
Requires the ability to see things clearly at 20 inches or less, as is common in visual inspection or computer work.
This position has occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Adherence to universal precautions is required.
Requires the ability to lift residents to a chair with the assistant of another person and a gait belt.