Job Description

Qualified Medication Aides are valuable members of our health care team who work under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform skilled nursing care tasks as assigned according to plan of care.

Annual Wage Scale: $38,480 - $58,240

Shift:
FT and PT available for shifts below:
6a-2p
2p-10p
10p-6a

About us: Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is a skilled nursing facility located in Portland, Indiana. Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is seeking compassionate Qualified Medication Aides to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.

About the Role: Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is seeking Qualified Medication Aides to-

• Prepare and administer safely and document regularly prescribed oral medications
• to residents.
• Administer as allowed, oral PRN drugs when authorized by a licensed nurse.
• Understand that injectable medications must always be given by a licensed nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge that the telephone or verbal orders may never be
• accepted by a QMA.
• Understand and demonstrate knowledge that appropriate vital signs will be taken and recorded as required before administering certain medications.

About you: The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience:

• Must be certified as Qualified Medication Aide in the State of Indiana.
• Must complete a State approved training program in medication administration.
• Must possess a current health certificate/examination as required by State
• agencies.
• Must perform only those duties that were taught in the approved training program.

Benefits: Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre