QMAP/Caregiver

Stonebridge Senior, LLC • Arvada, CO

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a QMAP or Caregiver, your primary responsibility is to provide personal care and to administer medications (if QMAP), as prescribed and within the scope outlined in the relevant regulations, to the residents in our community. If you have not received your QMAP, please only perform caregiving duties. Once you have received your QMAP and have gone through QMAP training and had a satisfactory shadowing review by a QMAP Trainer/Coordinator, you will perform the QMAP duties as outlined in this job description. Delegated responsibility to perform duties as stated in The Community Policies and Procedures and in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.
Our QMAP will play an integral role in providing our residents with the care they need by ensuring they receive their prescribed medications accurately and on time. This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated team that is committed to enhancing the quality of life of our residents in a nurturing and homely environment. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to positively influence the lives of people who need you the most.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• QMAP
• CPR
• 1 year experience in memory care or long-term care
• Hard Working
• Accountable
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences
• Ability to be organized and efficient
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to train and motivate others
• Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance
• Evidence of effective problem resolution skills
• Basic computer skill
• Pass Background Check and Drug Tests
• Pass Routine TB Test
• Able to use general office equipment and computer systems required
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population
• Receives and maintains CPR/First Aid certification
• QMAP must complete Colorado QMAP class, pass written and practical test, and has never had a professional license or certificate revoked by a state or any other jurisdiction. Must have a record of satisfactory med pours

Nice To Haves

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Eager to Learn and to be a Part of a Strong Team
• Experience in assisted living, long-term care, or memory care settings is highly desirable.
• Empathy for and an understanding of the needs of seniors, and those living with dementia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexibly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent observation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Administers medications to residents based on the seven Rights; Person, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation, Right of the Client to Refuse
• Reorders medication in a timely manner
• Follows Community Policies and Procedures on medication administration
• Keeps medication cart clean and well stocked, reporting any out-of-stock medicine and refused medicine to the appropriate Community resource
• Charts all medication administrations in a timely and accurate manner
• Adheres to the QMAP Scope and Standards for practice in Colorado
• Administering daily medications to residents according to our high standards for safety and effectiveness.
• Observing and documenting residents' conditions and reactions to medications.
• Cooperating with other healthcare providers to ensure the implementation of comprehensive, individualized care plans.
• Participating in residents' wellness activities and contributing to their quality of life.
• Complying with state laws and facility guidelines concerning medication administration.
• Assist residents with ADL’s.

Benefits

• A complimentary meal every shift
• Uniform Provided after 30days
• Guaranteed 2 shifts a week. Can work up to 5 shifts a week
• competitive compensation program with outstanding benefits that are available after ninety days of employment
• opportunities for advancement in a growing and vibrant organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED