Qualified Medication Aide-(QMA)

About the Role

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) provides care for residents under the direction of the nursing and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient's vital signs and weight.
• Administers and documents medications given by following specifically written physicians orders, including oral, topical, and suppository medications, as well as eye and ear drops.
• Participates in all in-service programs to expand and develop abilities.
• Maintains compliance with all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations and standards, including HIPAA privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Understands and implements the Fire Safety and Disaster Preparedness Plan and evacuation procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Performs various treatments not requiring a licensed nurse (hot/cold applications, vital signs, weights, etc.).
• Uses procedure manual to verify correct techniques and practices standard precautions.
• Observes, records, and reports observations such as unexpected and untoward effects from medications.
• Takes vital signs as needed prior to administration of certain medications.
• Provides direct resident care. Functions as a CNA when not assigned to administer medications.
• Develops and maintains courteous and professional relationships with residents, visitors, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• QMA Certificate in good standing on file with the appropriate Department of Health and current CNA Certificate.
• One year experience in a long-term care setting desired.

Physical Demands

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk regularly; lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.