The Wellington at Southport, a member of Sonida Senior Living is currently recruiting for a Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) to join our team.
The Wellington at Southport is a beautiful community located in Indianapolis, IN. This community has 64 units offering both assisted living and Alzheimer’s care services.
People make the difference – Are you ready for the next opportunity?
What we offer….
Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances
- 401k retirement savings plan and employer matching*
- Paid time off*
Who we are…
Since 1990, Sonida Senior Living has grown to become one of the largest senior living providers in the United States. With a goal of offering affordable housing and an enriched lifestyle to thousands of seniors, our dedicated team of professionals succeeds in providing quality care in each of our unique communities. From the thoughtfully designed community features, apartment amenities and floor plans, to our exceptional services and myriad of recreational opportunities, you may just find that we have thought of everything.
Our colleagues…
Working at Sonida Senior Living truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. As a Sonida Senior Living employee, you will be an integral member of our team, and share in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our residents each and every day. Our success is a result of hiring great people and that is what sets us apart. With over 125 beautiful communities across the country, our position as an industry leader and track record of responsible and prudent growth, mean more opportunities for our employees.
Responsibilities
- Night Shift 12 hour 7p-7a
- Day Shift 12 hr 7a-7p
- Gives report to the Nurse or designated charge person at the end of the shift.
- Reports any changes to the Nurse or designated charge person immediately for determination of contacting the on-call Nurse.
- Reminding residents to take medication, opening containers for residents, opening prepackaged medication for residents, reading the medication label to residents, observing residents while they take medication, checking the self-administered dosage against the label of the container, and reassuring residents that they have obtained and are taking the dosage as prescribed.
- Supervise, assist or provide showers and baths.
- Supervise, assist residents to dress/undress.
- Assure the cleanliness and dignity of each resident.
Qualifications
- Vital signs; Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations);
- Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
- Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
- Freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position.
- Demonstrates effective time management skills.
- CPR/First Aid Certification desired (unless required by the state).
- MUST BE WILLING TO WORK BOTH CNA AND QMA POSITIONS