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Qualified Medication Aide

Indiana Staffing, Terre Haute, Indiana, United States, 47802

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Qualified Medication Aide

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: $36,400-$47,840. Westridge Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Terre Haute, Indiana. We are 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

We are looking for 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 qualified medication aide. 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

Westridge Healthcare Center offers: Health insurance through United Healthcare Dental insurance through HRI Dental Vision insurance through EyeMed Supplemental insurance: Critical illness Accident Disability coverage Hospital indemnity Life insurance through Cincinnati Life: Builds cash value Employee-owned policy Family coverage, including grandchildren Paid vacation Attendance bonuses Weekend bonuses Holiday pay

starts immediately with no waiting period Tuition assistance programs Student loan repayment program Career advancement opportunities Westridge Healthcare Center is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.