What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) position at Astoria-Lake Wales?
Overview
Qualified Medication Aides join us at Astoria Senior Living to make a difference!
** New Position
If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Astoria Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Astoria Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.
As a QMA in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:
- Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
- $1,000 new employee referral program
- Paid life insurance
- 401k opportunities after your first year
- DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
- Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
Responsibilities
The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
- Administrating and documenting oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician
- Performing treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders
- Maintaining locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy
- Checking catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurse
- Documenting all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy
- Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all times
- Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee
Qualifications
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Qualifications
- Must be certified by the Florida State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing
- Must have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification by the Florida State Department of Health
- Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of Florida
- A high school diploma or GED
