QMA Qualified Medication Aide PRN

Job Title: Qualified Medication Aide

We are currently recruiting for a PRN Qualified Medication Aides to join our team at Southwood Healthcare Center, a member of the CommuniCare Family of Companies.

Purpose and Belief Statement:

The position of the Certified Medication Technician exists to provide routine medication administration and personal care for residents, ensuring the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times. This role requires working effectively with team members to ensure work is accomplished and quality care is delivered while supporting team members and celebrating team successes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and administer medication in accordance with physician's orders and state/federal regulations.
• Display knowledge of side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of common medications.
• Account for controlled drugs each shift and report any discrepancies immediately.
• Charting – routine medications, medication omissions, documentation of PRN medication given with follow-up, and any other pertinent observations.
• Maintain inventory of medications.
• Rounds with nurse and physician.
• Prepare monthly medication records.
• Provide personal care and treatment functions for residents.
• Perform basic nursing care functions as required.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and ensure their needs are met.
• Maintain resident documentation records for activities of daily living, restorative programs, and resident-specific forms.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance the quality of care.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge/Skills & Abilities:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.
• An understanding of medication administration procedures and successful completion of a state-approved training course.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• An understanding of resident care procedures and standards.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Prior experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff.
• Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
• Willingness and ability to seek new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.
• Ability to relate information concerning a resident's condition.

Benefits:

As a CommuniCare employee, you will enjoy competitive wages and PTO plans. We offer full-time employees a menu of benefit options from life and disability plans to medical, dental, and vision coverage from quality benefit carriers. We also offer 401(k) with employer match and Flexible Spending Accounts.