Qualified Medical Aide

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct resident care and supervision of residents' needs per individualized service/care plan, monitoring residents for change of condition and signs/symptoms of illness according to federal and state laws and regulations and the policies of the Community. Responsible to communicate and document resident changes or concerns to Health Services Director. Assist in supervision of resident assistants.

Health Services Director/Charge Nurse

• Assist residents with oral, topical, inhalation, subcutaneous medications as ordered by their healthcare providers and as permitted by state regulations.
• Document all functions related to medication management as required by regulation, and by community protocols as defined in the medication training program, including use of scanning devices for EMAR programs when available.
• Obtain, receive, and store medication(s) from pharmacy. Keep medications properly locked at all times.
• Observe residents for drug reactions and report any problems/concerns to the nurse or attending physician.
• Perform tasks associated with medication administration and allowed by state regulations, including taking vital signs, blood glucose testing, and stocking the medication cart.
• Participate in the medication training program and demonstrate competency per the competency checklist.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in medication storage area.
• Seek guidance from licensed nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• May be called upon to assist residents with daily bath, dressing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, preparation for activities within the community, reminders of medical appointments, and basic room care.
• Assist residents to meals and activities.
• Answer call lights in a timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules; and promptly report all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to supervisor.
• Understand and use Universal Precautions, and follow established infection control, hazardous communication, and other safety rules; ensure cleanliness of assigned residents’ rooms and common areas.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, educational activities, and staff meetings.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as deemed by management.

• Willingness to adhere to assisted living principles in providing services.
• Ability/willingness to perform all position responsibilities adequately.
• Keep all information confidential.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record/follow work schedule.
• Display cleanliness, good grooming, personal appearance and follow dress requirements consistently.
• Organize and utilize time appropriately toward accomplishing assigned tasks; minimal supervision required.
• Display mature behavior and attitude in speech and action.
• Display ability/willingness to learn new skills and to teach others.
• Interact in a professional manner with Residents, public, and co-workers. Work cooperatively with management. Display willingness to assist co-workers when needed.
• Adequate and clear English speaking and writing ability; able to communicate effectively.
• Ability to spend long periods on feet and to ambulate quickly.
• Be free of non‑treated communicable disease.
• Ability to work safely and recognize potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability/willingness to follow all policies and procedures.
• Be neat, accurate, dependable, and keep work/space clean.
• Ability/willingness to work longer than an 8‑hour shift, to work holidays or overtime, to work a 7‑day schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally; 35 pounds regularly.
• Regularly push, pull, bend, walk, reach, and stoop.
• High school education preferred.
• Must be able to squat, reach, stretch without distress and tolerate extended periods of walking and standing.

Completion of Qualified Medication Aide program with current license. 18–24 months experience in a similar position, CPR/First Aid certified preferred.

High school diploma or GED. If required by state regulation, certification/qualification as a medication aide in good standing. Attendance at mandatory in‑service training. Maintain CPR/First Aid certification. Meet in‑service training hours required for job classification and position.