QMAP

Job DetailsJob Location

• Longmont,
• CO 80503Salary
• Range: $20.40 - $24.48 HourlyJob Summary Assist in maintaining a physical, social and psychological environment that is conducive to the best interest and welfare of residents. Administer or assist with self-administration of medication and treatments as prescribed by the health care provider and observe/report responses to existing care plans based on state regulations and completion of required training/certification. Maintain cleanliness of medication supply room, audit medication carts and provide accurate accounting of all medications. Accountabilities General Model the Culture Change Principles of the Eden Alternative. Understand and adhere to Resident Confidentiality and HIPPA regulations. Attend in-service training, educational classes, and meetings as required. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos. Communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community Electronic Health Record software. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of Community policies and procedures. Perform basic mathematic procedures. Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Maintain the highest degree of personal and professional integrity. Know and honor Resident Rights. Communicate with residents in a respectful manner. Respond to resident family/visitor requests in a timely and appropriate manner. Provide effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers. Medication Administration Ensure medication room door and medication cart is locked at all times. Maintain neat, clean and stocked medication cart. Order, store and administer medications according to Community policies and procedures and current physician orders. Complete narcotic count on each shift, immediately reporting any concerns to the Health Wellness Director. Read the daily notes for information and changes at the beginning of each shift. Disposal of expired or discontinued medications in a timely manner according to Community policies and procedures. Obtain & record vital signs as directed on the Medication Administration Record [MAR] or vital sign log in resident’s electronic health record. Adhere to Universal Precautions and Infection Control procedures. Maintain medication and specimen refrigerator temperature logs. Observation, Documentation and Reporting Regularly review resident care plans and medication orders to be aware of additions or changes to required support and assistance. Complete Incident Reports per Community Policy and Procedure. Complete Short Term Observation charting in resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable. Document support and assistance provided in the resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable. Document and report resident and/or family requests for additional or changes in support/assistance in the resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable. Document and report observations including unusual or significant changes in resident physical, mental or behavioral conditions in the resident’s Electronic Health Record [EHR] when/if applicable. Resident Care May provide hands on resident care to residents.