Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)

Regent Park Nursing and Rehabilitation•Holyoke, CO

14d•$17 - $20

About The Position

The primary responsibility of your job position is to meet the daily personal care needs of residents with professionalism, dignity and respect following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Requirements

You care.
Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent
Must have valid CPR and First Aid certification
Current Medication Administration certification from designated state agency

Nice To Haves

Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares and administers medications to residents following established procedures.
Verifies identity of resident receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records.
Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, ineffective or contraindicated by consulting with appropriate licensed practitioner. Notifies supervisor when making the decision not to administer.
Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required.
Orders and re-orders medications and returns all discharge medications for credit in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintains neat, clean, and orderly medication room and cart. Takes appropriate precautions to make sure residents/patients do not have access to medications other than those prescribed.
Completes required forms and documents in accordance with the company policy and state and/or federal regulations
Other tasks as assigned