QMAP at Cinnamon Park $1000 sign on Bonus

Full time QMAP- 3-11

Full time QMAP- 7am-3pm

Summary/Objective: To administer medications according to Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment training, provide residents with routine daily care in accordance with established procedures, and ensure a safe, comfortable home environment is maintained for residents.

Essential Functions

• Practice safe administration of medication via multiple routes using written physician orders according to the six rights of medication administration taught in the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment QMAP Training Course and the Assisted Living policies and procedures
• 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 policies and procedures
• 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 critical medications
• Create medication error incident report for all errors in administering medications that are made or discovered
• Always respect resident rights, and report concerns to a supervisor
• Perform fundamental duties of resident care not requiring a licensed nurse, and based on assignment and resident needs, such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, undressing, 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 and report on all actions taken with resident care
• Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers
• Clean resident rooms, linens, clothing and equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers per schedule, and maintain daily orderliness in resident living areas and shared areas
• Assist with resident activities, including onsite events and trips away from the property, when requested by Activities Director
• 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 to ensure the best quality resident care possible
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs comfortably
• Comfortable using and climbing on step stools
• Certain activities may require repetitive movements including climbing, crawling, crouching, pulling, pushing
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays. May be called during off hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations

Requirements

Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-

technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner

• Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with all
• Friendly, professional demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience and high ethical character even while dealing with difficult or upset residents
• 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

Education and Experience

• Training and designation as Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through program approved by the State of Colorado Department of Health
• Read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook

Expected Hours of Work

This role is considered full-time and works 40 hours per week during scheduled shifts as needed.