Wanted: Kind, Compassionate Caregivers

* NEW WAGE SCALE!!

Albany Health and Rehabilitation Center is looking for QMA's to cultivate lifelong relationships in our 102-bed skilled nursing home and a 20 bed alzheimer unit. Our desire is to continue to provide the best care to the residents of our community!

As a QMA in our facility, look at what you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience.
• $2 Shift differential and $2 weekend differential!
• DailyPay program. 
• Monthly Celebrations.
• Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonus

The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Essential Functions

• The QMA is responsible for providing the medication administration, daily care, health needs, safety and comfort of the residents.
• QMA’s administer and document oral medications, eye medications, topical medications, suppository medications, ear drops and all others as ordered by the physician
• Perform treatments on minor skin conditions per physician orders
• Maintain locked medication cart and medication keys according to facility policy
• Check catheters frequently and providing catheter care as assigned by the nurse
• QMA’s will document all medications and treatments given in the medication record and in the nurses notes according to policy
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure residents rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Performing other duties as assigned by staff nurse or designee

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) Qualifications

• Must be certified by the State Department of Health as a CNA in good standing
• Must have completed a state approved training program in medication administration and have current QMA certification by the State Department of Health
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of safe effective nursing practices within the State of employment.
• A high school diploma or GED