Company:
TLC Management
Location: Albany
Closing Date: 02/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Wanted: Kind, Compassionate Caregivers
NEW WAGE SCALE
Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for QMA's to cultivate lifelong relationships in our 102-bed skilled nursing home and a 20 bed alzheimer unit. Our desire is to continue to provide the best care to the residents of our community!
As a QMA in our facility, look at what you can enjoy:
- Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience.
- $2 Shift differential and $2 weekend differential!
- DailyPay program.
- Monthly Celebrations.
- Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus
The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Essential Functions
- The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
- QMA's administer and document oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician
- Perform treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders
- Maintain locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy
- Check catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurse
- QMA's will document 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
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Qualifications
- Must be certified by the 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 State Department of Health
- Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of employment.
- A high school diploma or GED
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