Qualified Medication Aide – Residential & Health Center

POSITION SUMMARY

The qualified medication aide administers non-parenteral medications and performs treatments according to physician orders and within scope of practice under the direction of supervisory personnel.

GENERAL JOB REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

1. Supports the mission; resident life, health, and wellness philosophy; and the code of professional ethics of BHI Senior Living, Inc.
2. Understands and abides by the BHI Senior Living, Inc., personnel policies and other policies and procedures which apply to his/her department.
3. Reports to department manager or executive director known or potential violations of the residents rights policy, resident abuse policy, professional ethics statement, corporate compliance policy, HIPAA privacy policy, confidentiality policy, anti-harassment policy, zero-tolerance workplace violence policy, profanity in the workplace policy, time-keeping policy, and other policies and procedures established by the corporation.
4. Attends work as scheduled, maintains acceptable personal appearance/hygiene, follows the designated dress code policy, and keeps work area in neat, clean, and orderly condition.
5. Understands and complies with job performance requirements.
6. Demonstrates good judgment in the performance of job duties.
7. Supports customer service efforts and initiatives while exhibiting quality customer service behaviors.
8. Demonstrates kindness, tact, and courtesy toward all residents, family members, colleagues, outside vendors, and other visitors to the BHI Senior Living’s corporate office and/or facilities.
9. Treats all matters concerning the corporation, facilities, staff, and residents with strict confidentiality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Administers non-parenteral medications and performs treatments according to written physicians’ orders and scope of practice. Notes any adverse reactions and takes appropriate measures, including notifying charge nurses and/or Director of Nursing.
2. Assists in admission and assessment of new residents.
3. Administers PRN medication and performs PRN treatments upon authorization of charge nurses, nursing supervisor, and/or the director of nursing.
4. Takes and records temperatures, pulses, respirations, and blood pressures per facility written policy.
5. Adheres to a schedule of times for each resident and makes adjustments to that schedule as needed.
6. Changes incontinent residents as necessary and rinses dirty linen before sending to the laundry.
7. Make routine rounds of assigned residents.
8. Observes and reports unusual symptoms, changes, accidents, and injuries to the charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and/or the director of nursing in a timely manner.
9. Documents pertinent information on resident’s records according to facility written policy and the Indiana Department of Health regulations.
10. Performs restorative nursing procedures and provides follow-up.
11. Understands and supports social service and activity programming.
12. Functions as a certified nursing assistant when assigned by the charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and/or the director of nursing.
13. Maintains accountability for charting in writing medications, treatments, vital signs, nurses notes, restraint records, and any other pertinent information.
14. In performance of assigned job duties, interacts with residents in a cheerful/positive manner and shall be respectful of resident’s personal belongings
15. Teamwork and participation: Maintains an effective relationship with all departments and professional staff; and participates on facility committees as assigned.
16. Reporting and response:
    • Reports verbally or in writing unusual resident behavior to supervisory personnel or a representative of the nursing department.
    • Reports verbally or in writing concerns expressed by family members, visitors, or other persons visiting the facility to supervisory personnel or a representative of the nursing department.
    • Communicates, either verbally or in writing, any problems or concerns to his/her supervisor.
    • Reports all equipment malfunctions/breakdowns and other maintenance needs to supervisory personnel.
    • Responds to emergency situations effectively and efficiently and, in case of an emergency, provides direct assistance to residents in evacuating building.
17. Training requirements: a. Attends required in-service meetings and departmental staff meetings and completes any written, verbal, or visual requirements.
    • Continually updates knowledge of current trends/developments by reading state and federal regulations relevant to the activity department and assures compliance with these within the department.
    • Receives knowledge of and demonstrates the ability to perform all fire and safety, tornado, and disaster evacuation procedures and participates in all subsequent disaster preparedness training exercises.
    • Maintains knowledge and training in exposure control plan and universal precautions.
    • Attends continuing educational workshops and seminars at the discretion of the director of resident services and/or the executive director.
18. Performs other duties as requested by the program director, director of resident services, and/or the executive director.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS – JOB RELATED SKILLS

Must have successfully completed a state-approved curriculum/program entitled “Administration of Medication for Unlicensed Nursing Personnel” and be certified as a QMA. Must meet in-service requirements regarding pharmaceuticals and all other requirements to maintain licensure. At minimum, must be able to acquire sufficient knowledge and learn new skills through on-the-job training and instructions to satisfactorily meet job performance requirements at the end of the introductory period. Additionally, the employee must demonstrate the following: ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; basic computer related skills; and other skills as required