MC QMAP Part Time at Lotus Senior Living

Lakewood, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication administration, Personal care, Vital signs monitoring, Documentation, Resident charting, Narcotic count, Medication cart audits, Pharmacy communication, CPR, Patient safety, Emergency response, HIPAA compliance, Time management, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Job Title: Medication Aid Reports to: Assisted Living Manager or Memory Care Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hours: Friday & Saturday 6am-2pm Position Scope: Medication Aid provides medication assistance and personal care to the residents of the community, following the guidelines provided by Evolve Senior Living. ABOUT US: Evolve Senior Living was founded on the premise of change. We believe the senior living industry needs to change to appropriately address the needs of tomorrow’s work force and residents. Evolve represents the notion of continuous improvement in our delivery of services for the elderly, providing a safe and dependable environment for our team members and commitment to leading the discussion on change within the senior living sector. ABOUT YOU: A compassionate team member who seeks an opportunity to do what you love, while touching the lives of those people we have the honor to care for and serve. An entrepreneurial spirit who is excited and motivated by the prospect of change and continuously improving the services we provide. RESPONSIBILITIES: Supports the mission, core values and goals of the organization, upholding and promoting company culture and vision. Completes all hours of state mandated continuing education each year. Promotes and displays a spirit of teamwork in performance of daily duties through cooperative interactions with co-workers and other departments. Supports a positive and professional image through actions and dress. Promotes the property in a positive manner and effectively communicates the organization’s values to residents, visitors, co-workers, and the community. Complete documentation per Evolve Senior Living standards to ensure that all care services are provided and that resident needs are met. Participate in narcotic count at shift change, ensuring accurate documentation of inventory count. Completes administration of medication as directed ensuring compliance with “Rights of Medication Administration”. Participates in weekly medication cart audits, as assigned. Assists in re-ordering of medication. Maintains cleanliness of medication room. Ensures that all new medication orders are faxed to the pharmacy to obtain medication in an accurate and timely manner. Inform families when mail order medicines need to be reordered. Follows Physician Order Protocol to ensure proper processing of orders. Document and report any resident change of condition/status per policy. Assists in creating and maintaining of resident charts/care files. Participates in community Wellness Programs as assigned. Obtains and records residents’ vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration), weight, as directed. Observes resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions. Schedules doctor’s appointments based on the needs of the resident. Assures call lights are answered in a timely manner to attend to the residents needs as soon as possible after the call light is signaled. Attends training courses at community and maintains up to date monthly, quarterly, annual training through LMS system- learning management system. Addresses associate, family, and resident concerns to promote satisfaction and good communication. Is fully knowledgeable of the fire evacuation and disaster policy of the community and participates as assigned in fire and disaster drills. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal and health information concerning residents and staff. Demonstrates an understanding of compliance and ethics program policies and procedures. Completes all mandatory compliance, HIPAA and state and federal regulatory training as required. Other duties as assigned, and which relate to the success of the community and the care, comfort, and happiness of our residents. Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Medication Administration training/certification per state requirements. Must meet all health requirements. Experienced Caregiver of Certified Nursing assistant certification per state requirements CPR certification. Must have a strong understanding of the English language, sufficient to speak, read and write. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Walk/Stand/Sitting – must be able to continuously perform duties that incorporate walking, standing, or sitting. Environment Condition – must be able to perform work both inside and outside. Lift - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Carry - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Push - constantly 0 – 10 pounds, frequently 11 – 50 pounds, occasionally 51 – 100 pounds. Climb – must be able to climb stairs on a frequent basis, with the opportunity to utilize the elevator as an alternate resource if available. Bend – must be able to bend at the waist, knees, hips and spine on a frequent basis, may require frequently manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Twist or rotate – must be able to twist or rotate occasionally at the trunk, hips, knees, and neck, manipulating weights of 25 pounds or more. Reach - may occasionally reach overhead, requiring manipulation of weight of 10 pounds or less, and below waist manipulating weight of 25 pounds or more. Sensory Vision – must be able to read clearly with or without corrective lenses. Hear - Must be able to hear telephone, audible alarms, bells, and signals related to resident safety with or without hearing devices. Speech/Language – must have strong command of English sufficient to read and write and interpret medical and administration information.

Responsibilities

The Medication Aid provides medication assistance and personal care to residents while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with safety protocols. Responsibilities include participating in narcotic counts, managing medication orders, and monitoring resident health status.