What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMA (MUST ALSO BE CNA CERTIFIED) position at Avina on 32nd?
- MUST BE CNA CERTIFIED, AND LISTED ON THE TMU REGISTRY AS HAVING COMPLETED THE MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAM****
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A QMA.
- CBRF MED PASSERS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE-
Key Responsibilities include:
- Follows current standards of hygiene, safety and infection control when handling, storing and disposing of medications.
- Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
- Recognizes the resident's right to refuse medication.
- Notifies the appropriate RN/LPN when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment.
- Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed nurse (RN/LPN).
- Monitors residents who self-administer medications and report deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse.
- Secures medication cart.
- Removes discontinued, outdated or deteriorated drugs from inventory.
- Recognizes and reports unsafe conditions for medication provision.
- Accurately documents medication provision.
- Recognizes and reports general reactions to medications.
- MUST BE CNA CERTIFIED AND ON THE TMU REGISTRY TO QUALIFY
Salary : $25 - $26
