QMAP/Caregiver at Bear Creek Senior LLC – Lakewood, Colorado

As a QMAP/Caregiver, your primary responsibility is to provide personal care and to administer medications, as prescribed and within the scope outlined in the relevant regulations, to the residents in our community. Delegated responsibility to perform duties as stated in The Community Policies and Procedures and in compliance with all relevant rules and regulations

Caregiving Duties

• Answers call lights in a timely fashion, assists with daily tasks, assists with teeth/dentures, grooming including shampooing, combing hair and shaving, assists with bathing, dressing and undressing residents. Assists with personal laundry, making beds and taking out trash.
• Documents and charts promptly and accurately. Monitors and charts resident’s activities, when they’re out of the building. Assists residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and charts accurately. Uses Yardi platform regularly and ensures professionalism while charting (reporting facts, not opinions).
• Communicate professionally and effectively with residents, families and co-workers. Regularly uses a functional two-way radio to communicate. Asks for assistance and offers assistance to co-workers.
• Escorts residents to and from meals, activities, and assists them using their walkers and wheelchairs.
• Takes vital signs, monitor and report Change of Condition to the nurse-on-duty or Wellness Director.
• Provides incontinent care properly and consistently and assists with transferring residents.
• Communicates resident changes to the in-coming shift and Wellness Director, not leaving shift until information has been exchanged. Including performing walking rounds with oncoming and off-coming shift peers
• Light housekeeping such as making beds, emptying trash and clean up as needed to ensure residents’ apartments are in the best condition.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director, Wellness Director or Care Coordinator.
• Presents a professional demeanor that communicates the Community philosophy, and Stage Management Core Values to all residents and staff.
• Reports all emergency situations, reportable incidents, staffing issues and observable changes in resident behaviors and/or health status to their direct supervisor.

QMAP Duties

• Administers medications to residents based on the seven Rights: Person, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right Documentation, Right of the Client to Refuse.
• Performs narcotic medication count at start of shift and before receiving cart keys. Signing in and out narcotic medications in the proper location.
• Reorders medication in a timely manner.
• Follows Community Policies and Procedures on medication administration.
• Keeps medication cart clean and well stocked, reporting any out-of-stock medicine and refused medicine to the appropriate Community resource.
• Charts all medication administrations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Adheres to the QMAP Scope and Standards for practice in Colorado.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Eager to Learn and to be a Part of a Strong Team

• Pass Background Check and Drug Tests

• Pass Routine TB Test

• Able to use general office equipment and computer systems required

• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance

• Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

• Has familiarity and willingness to work with elderly population

• Receives and maintains CPR/First Aid certification

• Willing to become QMAP

Skills Required

• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations

• Resourcefulness

• Ability to make decisions and accept responsibility for the consequences

• Ability to be organized and efficient

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Ability to train and motivate others

• Ability and willingness to act as a role model in conduct and appearance

• Evidence of effective problem resolution skills

• Basic computer skills.

Working Conditions

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. Please wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet physical demands of lifting and moving over 30 pounds, sitting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours.

• Ability to move at a high pace for extended periods.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made in accordance with ADA.

Hours and Dress Code

• Non-exempt, hourly position. Must be available on weekends.

• Uniforms provided.

Direct Reports

N/A

Benefits

• Benefits (all employees):

o Sick time in accordance with Colorado state law.

o Double time pay for company-identified holidays.

o Complimentary meals provided during shifts.

• Full-time employees receive additional benefits:

o Health, Dental, and Vision insurance after 60 days of employment.

o Earned Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing from start of employment, available after 90 days.

o 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after 1 year.