Medication Aide Full-time
State of Indiana

Qualified Medication Aide - QMA

apartment State of Indiana location_onWest Lafayette, IN, US
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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:

  • Must be certified as a Nurse Aide and must be certified and maintain certification as a QMA;
  • Must maintain first aid and CPR certification.  
  • Ability to understand and communicate with residents and understand and complete nursing forms;
  • Ability to follow verbal instructions; ability to provide basic nursing care practices;  
  • Ability to use medical equipment within the scope of certification;
  • Ability to provide safe, efficient resident care, following all applicable state and Veterans' Administration rules, IVH policies and procedures, and all HIPAA rules;
  • Must attend and complete all required in-service training;
  • Ability to prioritize workload;
  • Ability to be flexible;
  • Ability to recognize basic changes in a resident condition and report to the nurse;
  • Ability to administer medications and treatments in a safe, efficient manner, recognizing medication side effects and reporting the same.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: 

  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
  • Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
    • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
    • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
  • 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Group life insurance
  • Referral Bonus program
  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Free Parking for most positions
  • Free LinkedIn Learning access

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.

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