Qualified Medication Administration Person

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living; Centennial (CO); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living in Centennial, CO seeks a QMAP/Caregiver to provide compassionate care for residents under supervision of the House Manager, Wellness Director, and Resident Care Coordinator.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, administering medications per regulations, documenting interactions, and supporting activities and transfers throughout a 12-hour shift.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the elderly.
• Ability to carry out written and verbal directions and to speak, read and write fluently in English.
• Current QMAP Certification
• Current 1st Aid, and CPR Certification
• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year experience providing care to the elderly or persons with disabilities.
• Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds.
• Basic math skills.

Aufgaben

• Assists residents with activities of daily living in accordance with resident’s care plan and RMAL policies.
• Understands, adheres to, and promotes RMAL policies and procedures.
• Understands, adheres to, and promotes Resident Rights
• Administers routine and PRN medications in accordance with Colorado State Health Department regulations and RMAL policies.
• Communicates directly with assigned house manager, wellness director, and director of resident care.
• Follows activities calendar, prepares, and conducts activities; ensures at least one activity per shift.
• Reports items running low in the home to the House Manager.
• Performs housekeeping duties; keeps the home clean and tidy.
• Participates in orientation, training, and in-service programs as scheduled.
• Documents in logs and MAR prior to leaving every shift; maintains professionalism.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude while representing RMAL.
• Adheres to safe food practices and follows the weekly menu; communicates issues with meals.

Kenntnisse

QMAP Certification

First Aid

CPR Certification

English fluency

Lift up to 30 lbs

Follow directions

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

QMAP/Caregivers

JOB SUMMARY:

A person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions as a Caregiver in Rocky Mountain Assisted Living homes under the direction, instruction and supervision of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living House Manager, Wellness Director, Resident Care Coordinator and Executive Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the elderly

• Ability to carry our written and verbal directions and to speak, read and write fluently in English.

• Current QMAP Certification

• Current 1st Aid, and CPR Certification

• 18 years of age or older

• High School Diploma or GED

• At least 1 year experience providing care to the elderly or persons with disabilities.

• Ability to safely lift up to 30 pounds.

• Basic math skills.

This position requires frequent physical activity during a 12-hour shift.

QMAP/Caregivers must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods*, often up to 10-12 hours with breaks.

• Bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as part of daily resident care.

• Assist residents with transfers, including supporting weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing individuals with or without mechanical lift equipment.

• Push and pull wheelchairs, transport carts, and assistive devices.

• Lift up to 30 pounds independently and more with team assistance when required.

• Navigate between rooms, hallways, and outdoor areas frequently throughout the day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists residents with activities of daily living (such as showering, using the bathroom, getting into and out of bed, getting into and out of chairs, etc.) in accordance with resident’s care plan and RMAL policies and procedure.

• Understands, adheres to, and promotes RMAL policies and procedures.

• Understands, adheres to, and promotes Resident Rights

• Administers routine and PRN medications in accordance with Colorado State Health Department regulations and Rocky Mountain Assisted Living policies.

• Communicates directly with assigned house manager, wellness director, and director of resident care. This includes but is not limited to reporting changes in resident condition.

• Follows activities calendar, prepares, and conducts activities. Ensures a minimum of one activity is being completed each shift.

• Reports all items that are running low in the home to the House Manager.

• Performs housekeeping duties throughout home. Ensures the home is clean and tidy at all times. This includes but is not limited to room cleans, daily and as needed bed making, trash removal from resident rooms and common areas every shift and as needed, cleaning the common areas and bathrooms and the kitchen between each meals and as needed.

• Participates in all required orientation, training, competency, and in-service programs as scheduled and necessary per RMAL policy.

• Documents in the 24-hour communication log, activity log, and MAR prior to leaving every shift. Documents in a professional and objective manner.

• Maintains a positive and professional attitude while representing Rocky Mountain Assisted Living during interactions with families, physicians, outside vendors and other employees.

• Adheres to safe food practices (including appropriate food temperature) while preparing scheduled meals. Follows weekly menu when preparing all meals. Communicates with the house manager when there are issues related to the menu such as food supply shortages, recipe availability, or family or resident concerns with meals.