QMAP $500 sign on Bonus

SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS INC.•Denver, CO

2h•$19 - $20

About The Position

Senior Housing Options, Inc., a nonprofit providing affordable, safe housing and care for seniors and people with disabilities, is hiring a QMAP or PCP to support residents in a person-centered environment. The organization will train and pay for the required medication-administrator qualification for candidates who do not currently have it. The role administers medications according to Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment training and provides routine resident care in accordance with established procedures. It also helps maintain a safe, comfortable home environment through personal care, housekeeping, laundry, meal-service assistance, and support for resident activities. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, on scheduled shifts as needed. The listed schedule is Sunday 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Monday–Wednesday 12:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.

Requirements

Training and designation as a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through a program approved by the State of Colorado Department of Health; the employer will train and pay for qualification if the candidate does not currently have it.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, including providing straightforward, non-technical assistance.
Sensitivity to residents’ concerns and commitment to treating them fairly.
Friendly, professional demeanor; positive disposition; tact; patience; and high ethical character, including when dealing with difficult or upset residents.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with attention to detail.
Intermediate computer knowledge and typing skills.
Respect for privacy and ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds comfortably.
Comfort using and climbing on step stools.
Ability to perform activities that may involve repetitive movements, climbing, crawling, crouching, pulling, and pushing.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and to be called during off hours for emergencies or unusual situations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Enjoyment of community involvement, resident interaction, and public representation of the organization.

Responsibilities

Administer medications through multiple routes using written physician orders, the six rights of medication administration, and applicable policies and procedures.
Perform ordered vital signs and follow prescribed parameters when administering medications.
Secure medications and ensure controlled drugs are double-locked and counted between shifts.
Reorder medications or notify the designated staff member when medications need to be reordered.
Report medication refusals to the designated supervisor and notify the physician as directed for refusals of critical medications.
Complete medication-error incident reports for errors made or discovered.
Respect resident rights and report concerns to a supervisor.
Provide non-licensed fundamental resident care based on assignment and resident needs, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, undressing, and other activities of daily living.
Document personal care using the systems and protocols provided by the supervisor.
Observe and communicate changes in residents’ conditions to a supervisor and report actions taken in providing resident care.
Assist with resident admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Clean resident rooms, linens, clothing, and equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers according to schedule, and maintain order in resident and shared living areas.
Assist with resident activities, including onsite events and trips away from the property, when requested by the Activities Director.
Protect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Follow safety protocols and fire and emergency plans.
Keep work areas and carts clean, organized, and orderly.
Use equipment and resources carefully and efficiently to minimize costs.
Assist with dining setup and cleanup for meals and snacks.
Communicate important information to the incoming shift and work as a team to provide quality resident care.
Perform other duties as assigned.