Job Summary: Provides direct care to residents following an individual service plan. Provides medication to residents in a timely manner. Treats each resident with respect and dignity.

Job Description:

• Accurately and safely prepare, administer, and document all medications used in the Health Campus.
• Verify that any medications brought into the health campus by a newly admitted resident are examined and identified by the attending physician.
• Ensure that all medications administered are properly labeled.
• Perform medication charting as directed by the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse.
• Follow health campus policies and procedures regarding the destroying of medications.
• Accurately measure, record, and report the vital signs of residents.
• Observe and verify that medication is ingested or applied as directed.
• Promptly notify the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse or the Director of Nursing of any errors or reactions to medications by residents.
• Follow established guidelines concerning the storage of drugs.
• Assisting the nurses on the floor as needed.

*This job description represents an overview of the Qualified Medication Aide’s responsibilities. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list. An associate should perform all duties as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED required. Three to six months of related experience/ training preferred. Knowledge of your abilities and limitations as a QMA. Certified as a Qualified Medication Aide.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.86 - $21.51 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Assisted living facility

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Rotating weekends

Ability to Commute:

• West Lafayette, IN 47906 (Required)

Work Location: In person