What are the responsibilities and job description for the QMAP - Full-Time & Part-Time position at Hover Senior Living Community?
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
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.
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Plan
- (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- PTO/Sick
- Planet Fitness Corp. Discounted Membership
- ZayZoon - Earned Wage Access
