Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP)

Jackson Creek Senior Living•Monument, CO

24d

About The Position

Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) WellAge Senior Communities is a dynamic senior housing organization with recognized healthcare expertise leading our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities. We bring high quality service delivery to our residents and value-driven management outcomes to the business. Our name, WellAge, reflects our commitment to creating environments and services to promote our residents aging well and remaining active doing the things they love and enjoy. Each community is designed to create a purposeful life and engaging life experiences. We offer you competitive pay, a great benefits package, opportunities for growth and an engaging culture. Join our team today! The Qualified Medication Administration Person position is responsible for providing medication management services and personal care for residents with professionalism, dignity and respect following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern assisted living communities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

Requirements

A high school diploma/GED
Valid Adult Basic First Aid and CPR Certification
Current medication administration qualification from approved state agency
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25# to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

Nice To Haves

6-months experience in a senior living community (preferred)

Responsibilities

Order, store and assist with medications according to community policy and procedure, and current physician orders
Maintain, transcribe and document in the Medication Administration Record according to community policy and procedure
Maintain current resident record for each resident including but not limited to, obtaining current physician orders and clarifying orders
Reorder medications as needed or notify the designated staff member using appropriate protocols when there is a need for reordering medications
Accurately report medication refusals to designated supervisor and notify physician as directed for refusal of medications
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 according to policy and procedure
Complete Incident Report form as per policy and procedure
Respond to emergencies per policy and procedure
Observes and reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise to supervisor
Ensures that proper documentation occurs timely
May be asked to provide assistance to residents in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care
Provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, bathing and dressing, as requested by residents or directed by supervisor
Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner
Regularly review, follow, and adhere to residents' service plans
Document and report care provided and resident observations
Perform vital signs and heights and weights
Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner
Monitors the safety and well-being of residents
Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise to supervisor
Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and universal precautions
Provide information, encourage, and participate with residents in activity focused programs
May be asked to provide assistance to residents in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care
Deal tactfully when personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
Relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the community
Attends, participates and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident, departmental and community needs
Responsible for cleaning common areas, occupied and vacant apartments, and perform laundry services in accordance with Community policies and procedures
Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Perform all other duties as assigned