Qualified Medication Aide

The Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) provides safe, compassionate, and resident-centered care by administering medications and designated treatments within the QMA scope of practice and under the direction of a licensed nurse. The QMA monitors and reports resident conditions and medication responses, maintains accurate documentation, and assists residents with daily care needs while promoting dignity, safety, comfort, and well-being.

dependable, compassionate, detail-oriented, and organized, with a genuine desire to serve others. They demonstrate patience, sound judgment, strong communication, and a team-oriented approach, while taking pride in providing consistent, respectful, and person-centered care.

• Safely prepare, administer, monitor, and document prescribed medications, including PRN and controlled substances, within QMA scope of practice and with required licensed-nurse authorization.
• Monitor and report medication reactions, side effects, changes in condition, vital signs, blood glucose, oxygen saturation, and other required observations.
• Provide ordered treatments, clinical care, testing, and specimen collection within QMA scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential resident records and documentation.
• Follow physician orders, nursing direction, HIPAA, infection-control and safety practices, facility policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with licensed nurses and the care team to provide consistent, respectful, and resident-centered care.
• Assist residents with daily care needs while promoting dignity, safety, comfort, and independence.

• Grace – Leads with humility, patience, courage, and accountability; listens before responding; handles conflict constructively; and treats mistakes and setbacks as opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Compassion – Keeps resident well-being at the center of decisions, recognizes the needs of employees and families, and responds with empathy, urgency, fairness, and appropriate support.
• Respect – Protects dignity, confidentiality, resident rights, and professional boundaries; values diverse perspectives; communicates directly and professionally; and creates an environment where people feel safe to speak up.
• Leadership – Models ethical judgment, ownership, collaboration, consistency, and evidence-based decision-making; makes timely decisions; develops others; addresses performance and risk promptly; and aligns the community with organizational goals.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current certification as a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
• Valid QMA certification in the state of employment.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.

• Knowledge of medication administration, infection control, resident safety, HIPAA, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to safely administer, monitor, and accurately document medications, treatments, and resident observations within QMA scope of practice.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in resident condition, medication reactions, and abnormal findings.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and time management.
• Effective communication and ability to follow orders, procedures, and direction while working independently and collaboratively.
• Compassionate, resident-centered approach with a commitment to dignity, respect, and confidentiality.

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must be able to bend, twist, push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds at times.
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