Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)
LakeHouse Senior Living, Indiana, PA, United States
Overview
LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving residents and families with a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2026. LakeHouse supports learning and development opportunities to help team members grow and build meaningful careers.
Responsibilities
Care Giver
Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
Assists with activities of daily living as instructed (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating).
Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
Performs resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Medication Tech Duties
Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Documents and initials forms as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
Reports resident concerns to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC) while assisting with medication.
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, and treatment carts for neatness and availability of medications and to address expired medications.
Follows refill process for medications.
Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharps and hazardous chemicals immediately.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Certified Nurse’s Aid/Qualified Medication Aide certification required.
High School diploma/GED
Must be 18 years of age.
CPR Certification provided
First Aid Certification provided
Previous experience working with Seniors preferred
Insulin certification required or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible team members receive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members may participate in the 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.
Application Notes
No agencies, please. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.
EOE D/V
JOB CODE: 1004294
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LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving residents and families with a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose. As part of one of the largest senior living families in the United States, LakeHouse communities have earned Great Place to Work certifications from 2022–2026. LakeHouse supports learning and development opportunities to help team members grow and build meaningful careers.
Responsibilities
Care Giver
Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
Assists with activities of daily living as instructed (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating).
Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
Performs resident laundry as assigned and needed.
Medication Tech Duties
Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
Documents and initials forms as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
Reports resident concerns to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC) while assisting with medication.
Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, and treatment carts for neatness and availability of medications and to address expired medications.
Follows refill process for medications.
Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharps and hazardous chemicals immediately.
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Certified Nurse’s Aid/Qualified Medication Aide certification required.
High School diploma/GED
Must be 18 years of age.
CPR Certification provided
First Aid Certification provided
Previous experience working with Seniors preferred
Insulin certification required or willing to obtain within 90 days of hire
Benefits
In addition to a rewarding career and competitive salary, LakeHouse offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible team members receive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Team members may participate in the 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Program and accident insurance policies.
Application Notes
No agencies, please. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. We receive inquiries from agencies daily. Agencies should not direct inquiries or emails to hiring managers. Thank you.
EOE D/V
JOB CODE: 1004294
#J-18808-Ljbffr