QMAP - Full Time & Part Time

HOVER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY

QMAP - Full Time & Part Time

Longmont, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Summary

    Assist in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of residents.

    Administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider and observe/report responses to existing care plans based on state regulations and completion of required training/certification.

    Maintain cleanliness of medication supply room, audit medication carts and provide accurate accounting of all medications.

    Accountabilities

    • General
      • Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative.
      • Understand and adhere to Resident Confidentiality and HIPPA regulations.
      • Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required.
      • Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
      • Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team.
      • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community Electronic Health Record software.
      • Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures.
      • Perform basic mathematic procedures.
      • Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
      • Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity.
      • Know and honor Resident Rights.
      • Communicate with residents in a respectful manner.
      • Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner.
      • Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers.
    • Medication Administration
      • Ensure medication room door and medication cart is locked at all times.
      • Maintain neat, clean and stocked medication cart.
      • Order, store and administer medications according to Community policies and procedures and current physician orders.
      • Complete narcotic count on each shift, immediately reporting any concerns to the Health Wellness Director.
      • Read the daily notes for information and changes at the beginning of each shift.
      • Disposal of expired or discontinued medications in a timely manner according to Community policies and procedures.
      • Obtain & record vital signs as directed on the Medication Administration Record [MAR] or vital sign log in resident’s electronic health record.
      • Adhere to Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures.
      • Maintain medication and specimen refrigerator temperature logs.
    • Observation, Documentation and Reporting
      • Regularly review resident care plans and medication orders to be aware of additions or changes to required support and assistance.
      • Complete Incident Reports per Community Policy and Procedure.
      • Complete Short Term Observation charting in resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.
      • Document support and assistance provided in the resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.
      • Document and report resident and/or family requests for additional or changes in support/assistance in the resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.
      • Document and report observations including unusual or significant changes in resident physical, mental or behavioral conditions in the resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable.
    • Resident Care
      • May provide hands on resident care to residents.
      • When performing resident care:
        • Accomplish with an awareness of dignity, personal preferences and choice.
        • Promote resident independence in accordance with care plan.
        • Comply with Community infection control guidelines.
    • Physical Demands/Working Conditions
      • Able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, and move frequently during working hours.
      • Able to lift 40 lbs. floor to waist, lift 10 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 40 lbs., and push/pull 40 lbs.
      • Able to assist in the evacuation of residents.
    • Qualifications and Educational Requirements
      • Must be able to effectively communicate in the English language and follow written and verbal instructions.
      • High School Diploma or equivalent.
      • Qualified Medication Administration Person [QMAP] as required by Colorado regulations.
      • CPR certification which must remain current during employment.
      • First aid certification from a nationally recognized organization preferred. Minimum of one year experience in a senior care or healthcare setting preferred.

    Benefits

    1. Health
    2. Dental
    3. Vision
    4. Retirement Plan
    5. (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
    6. PTO/Sick
    7. Planet Fitness Corp. Discounted Membership
    8. ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access