Qualified Medication Aide-day and Night Shift - West Lafayette, United States - West Lafayette Assisted Living
1 week ago
Description
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.
- 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.
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.
Pay:
$ $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 required)
Work Location:
In person
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