Qualified Medication Administration Personnel

Dial Senior Living; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday PTO

Tuition Assistance

Holiday pay

PTO from Day 1

Referral Bonus

Free meal during shift

Loyalty Incentive

Recognition Program

Verizon/AT&T discounts

Pay Advance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Dial Senior Living in Westminster, CO, is seeking a Qualified Medication Administration Personnel to administer routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and to provide personal care as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting medications, monitoring residents’ health, and assisting with activities of daily living, while maintaining safety and confidentiality in a home-like environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Medication Aide certificate or state med pass certificate.
• Basic First Aid Training completed.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in working with older adults.
• Experience in medication administration and medications.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and on time per physician and resident care plans.
• Document medications given and not given per regulations.
• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of residents.
• Record changes in residents' status and vital information.
• Complete incident reports and update resident records.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first-aid as needed.
• Report concerns to DON/ADON or Executive Director.
• Assist with activities of daily living as required.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Nursing standards

State & Federal Guidelines

Organizational skills

Resident communication

Education

Certified Medication Aide certificate

Basic First Aid Training

High school diploma or GED

Experience with older adults

Experience in medication administration

Job description

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Qualified Medication Administration Personnel

6 days ago Requisition ID: 11193

Salary: $22.00 Annually

Dial is the place to love the way you work. Our team members get the opportunity to serve and learn from some of the most knowledgeable seniors. Our residents will become your family as we seek to infuse happiness into the lives of those we serve daily. You will make a difference at Dial by not only adding years to resident's lives but life to their years.

• Birthday & anniversary PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Double pay on holidays
• PTO accrual on DAY 1
• Referral Bonus
• Free meal during shift (Up to $260 savings)
• Loyalty Incentive
• Employee Recognition Program
• Discounts through Verizon and AT&T
• Pay Advance Program
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance including Dental and Vision
• Basic Term Life/AD&D
• 401K

Position Overview

This position administers routine medications to residents in accordance with state regulations while also providing personal care services, assistance, and support to residents.

• Administer medications accurately and at appropriate time according to physician and resident service plan.
• Document medications administered and those not given according to regulations and policies and procedures.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents.
• Document information pertaining to changes in resident’s functional status, personal needs, appointments, vitals, etc.
• Complete incident reports and documentation on resident’s record.
• Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid assistance and arrange for appropriate medical attention/follow-up.
• Report concerns about residents to DON/ADON and/or Executive Director.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, personal hygiene and mobility.
• Assist residents with oxygen and other medical problems outlined in the assistance plan.
• Assist with resident laundry, daily bed making, and serving meals, as requested.
• Identify supplies needed to perform tasks and report needs to DON
• Encourage socialization among residents and promote activities, assisting with activities as requested.
• Chaperone activities outside the facility when requested.
• Maintain a safe, home-like, and pleasant environment for residents.
• Practice safety in working around and with equipment, chemicals, tools, and utensils.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations and personnel.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• Certified Medication Aide certificate, or state required med pass certificate
• Basic First Aid Training
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in working with older adults
• Experience in medication administration and medications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to resident.
• Nursing standards of practice for older adults
• State and Federal Guidelines for Assisted Living
• HIPAA requirements
• Ability to organize and prioritize with good attention to detail