QMAP - Assisted Living

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. Benefits Health Dental Vision PTO/Sick Leave Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) & Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) 401K Retirement Plan with company match up to 3%. ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access Planet Fitness Corporate Discount 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.