Qualified Medication Aide - QMA

Qualified Medication Aide - QMA

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Veterans' Home :

The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans' Home welcomed its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.

The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.

Salary :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $17.80 - $25.80 per hour, based on education and / or experience.

A Day in the Life :

• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with all accepted standards for administration;
• Destroys and documents same for discontinued medications;
• Maintains correct count for controlled substances;
• Provides safe, efficient personal care of residents as directed on aide assignment;
• Care may include, but is not limited to : bathing, showering, positioning, feeding, transferring, toileting, nail care, hair care, range of motion;
• Uses recommended safety devices and follow infection control standards;
• Adheres to resident's rights at all times;
• Documents medications and treatments administered, and care provided;
• Assists with orientation of new employees on the unit;
• Takes vital signs;
• Participates in resident care planning and reports unusual behaviors, signs;
• Assists with resident transportation to and from in-facility and out-of-facility appointments;
• Puts residents' clean clothing away and updates inventory records;
• Cleans assigned areas and resident equipment / supplies on the unit.

What You'll Need for Success :

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.