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Job description
OverviewQualified Medication Aides join us at Astoria Senior Living to make a difference!**CANDIDATES MUST HOLD A CNA LICENSE**If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Astoria Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Astoria Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.As a QMA in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience$1,000 new employee referral programPaid life insurance401k opportunities after your first yearDailyPay! Work today, get paid today!Monthly Celebrations and recognitionsMedical, Vision and Dental Insurance$5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per YearResponsibilitiesThe QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.Administrating and documenting oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physicianPerforming treatments on minor skin conditions per physician ordersMaintaining locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policyChecking catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurseDocumenting all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policyMaintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all timesPerforming other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designeeQualificationsQualified Medication Aide (QMA) QualificationsMust be certified by the Florida State Department of Health as a CNA in good standingMust have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification by the Florida State Department of HealthHave a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of FloridaA high school diploma or GED
Worksite address
winter haven, FL, 33880, US
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