SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS INC.-posted 2 months ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Longmont, CO
51-100 employees

The position is for a part-time Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) at Cinnamon Park Assisted Living. The primary objective is to administer medications according to Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment training, provide residents with routine daily care, and ensure a safe, comfortable home environment is maintained for residents. The role involves practicing safe medication administration, performing vital signs, maintaining medication security, and assisting with various resident care tasks.

  • Practice safe administration of medication via multiple routes using written physician orders according to the six rights of medication administration.
  • Perform vital signs as ordered and follow prescribed parameters in administering medications.
  • Maintain security of all medications and ensure that controlled drugs are kept under double lock and counted between each shift.
  • Reorder medications as needed or notify the designated staff member when there is a need for reordering medications.
  • Accurately report medication refusals to designated supervisor and notify physician as directed for refusal of critical medications.
  • Create medication error incident report for all errors in administering medications that are made or discovered.
  • Respect resident rights and report concerns to a supervisor.
  • Perform fundamental duties of resident care not requiring a licensed nurse, such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, and other activities of daily living.
  • Document all personal care using systems and protocols provided by supervisor.
  • Observe and communicate resident changes in condition to supervisor.
  • Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
  • Clean resident rooms, linens, clothing, and equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers.
  • Assist with resident activities, including onsite events and trips away from the property.
  • Respect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality of resident information.
  • Observe and follow all safety protocols and fire and emergency plans.
  • Keep work areas and carts clean, organized, and orderly.
  • Engage in appropriate, careful, and efficient use of equipment and resources to minimize costs.
  • Assist with dining setup and cleanup for meals and snacks.
  • Communicate all important information to incoming shift and work together as a team.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Training and designation as Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through a program approved by the State of Colorado Department of Health.
  • Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents.
  • Friendly, professional demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience, and high ethical character.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
  • Intermediate computer knowledge and typing skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Respect for privacy and ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
  • Enjoys community involvement, resident interaction, and public representation of the organization.
  • Bilingual a plus.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Opportunity for community involvement.
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