Qualified Medication Aide QMA

Qualifications, knowledge/Skills & abilities

High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent.

Graduate of an approved Nurse Aide Training Program or be eligible to enter such a program and graduate and pass a state test within 120 days from date of employment.

An understanding of medication administration procedures and successful completion of a state approved training course.

Ability to perform basic math functions.

An understanding of resident care procedures and standards.

Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Prior experience in a healthcare environment is desirable.

Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.

Ability and willingness to work harmoniously with all staff.

Must have patience, tact, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

Willingness and ability to seek new methods and principles and be willingness to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

Ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.

Job duties & responsibilities

Set up and administer medication in accordance with physician’s orders and state/federal regulations.

Display knowledge of side effects, interactions, and nursing implications of common medications.

Account for controlled drugs each shift and report any discrepancies immediately.

Charting –routine medications, medication omissions, documentation of PRN medication given with follow up, and any other pertinent observations.

Maintain inventory of medications.

Rounds with nurse and physician.

Prepare monthly medication records.

Provide personal care and treatment function for residents.

Perform basic nursing care functions as required.

Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for residents and ensure that their needs are met.

Maintain resident documentation records for activities of daily living, restorative programs, and resident specific forms.

Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational, classes, and orientation programs to maintain certification and enhance the quality of care.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement and safety programs, and environmental and infection control standards.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional, person‑centered care as a national leader in post‑acute services for individuals with chronic or complex conditions.

Today, our more than 105 skilled nursing and long‑term care facilities serve nearly 13,000 residents at any given time.

To support our centers and ensure long‑term success and continuity of care, CommuniCare has developed integrated lines of business spanning the full continuum of care.

These specialized solutions include chronic disease management, memory care, telehealth services, Medicare insurance plans, behavioral health programs, and comprehensive medical services.

Together, they enable us to deliver sophisticated, coordinated, and transformative care beyond the walls of our facilities.

Our mission, Serve with Pride, is evident in the quality and consistency residents, families, and community partners have come to expect and trust.

With more than 14,000 employees serving communities across Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, and West Virginia, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents by placing extraordinary service above all else.

We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to enhance quality of life—creating environments where residents feel at home, employees thrive, and families find comfort and confidence in the care we provide.