Qualified Medication Aide

Qualified Medication Aide

StoryPoint Schererville

Overview:

• Location: 7770 Burr St, Schererville, IN 46375
• Position: Must be a licensed Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)
• Shift: 6:30am - 6:30pm
• Job Type: FullTime

Benefits:

• 2 Free scrub tops
• Wages On-Demand – early access before pay day
• Full benefits and PTO provided for Full Time employees

Supplemental Schedule:

• Holiday Pay
• Flexible Scheduling

Position Summary:

As a Medication Assistant you will assist residents in administering their daily medication.

Required Experience for Medication Aide:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous Healthcare, Geriatrics, Caregiving, or experience working with the elderly population preferred.
• Ability to adjust to many types of personalities and situations.
• Must have aptitude for dementia-related situations.
• Realization that incompetence and errors may have serious consequences for residents.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as be willing to assist residents based on what cognitive level they are experiencing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must have CMA certification.
• Must have a TB clearance.

Responsibilities for Medication Aide:

• Prepare and administer medication and treatments as ordered by physician in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Verify identity of resident before administering medication or treatment.
• Follow hand-washing policy for medication passing, universal precautions and infection control.
• Order mediations, supplies, and equipment as necessary in accordance with established policy.
• Remove expired or discontinued medications for cart and resident apartments as required in accordance with established procedure.
• Ensure medication records are accurate for your shift and keys are always accounted for.
• Review medication sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, medication count or any other unusual situations and complaints regarding resident services and care to your immediate supervisor.
• Chart and perform documentation duties are required in accordance with community policy and procedures.
• Assist in admit,