Certified Medication Tech/Aide/QMAP
Company: Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC
Location: Pueblo
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Full-time; Days Primrose Retirement Communities began over 30
years ago with a simple mission - to honor our seniors by offering
a variety of healthy, happy lifestyle options. By getting the right
people on the team at all levels of the organization and by making
work fun, we will create a culture where the best people will want
to work, residents will want to live, and the core values of
Accountability, Relentless Improvement, Embrace Change, Respect and
Passion are embraced. Are you one of the 'right people'? The
Medication Aide is responsible for administering routine
medications to residents in accordance with state regulations and
Primrose policy. The Medication Aide provides care to residents
which may include personal hygiene, dressing, housekeeping,
laundry, social-recreational activities, meal services and other
duties and services as assigned within the community. The
Medication Aide collaborates and assists in supporting the entire
nursing department, other departments, medical professionals,
consultants, residents and families in an efficient and economic
manner to enable each resident to attain or maintain the highest
practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The
Medication Aide reports directly to the shift's LPN or RN and the
community's Nursing Leader or designee. Essential Job
Functions:Adheres to and conveys the following Primrose mission
statement: Through the commitment of our investors and dedicated
staff, our daily focus is to develop and maintain happy and healthy
living environments and provide a "person-centered" care approach
for our growing senior population."Administers medications as
delegated by the Provider, RN, or the community's Nurse
Leader.Assists with personal cares as identified in the resident
service delivery record/care plan/service plan. These cares may
include assistance with dressing, grooming, oral cares, shampooing
hair, showering, bathing, applying lotions, nail and foot care as
directed by the nurse, redirection of a confused resident and other
cares as assigned.Assists with toileting programs, use of commode,
urinal, toilet, incontinence products and peri care.Assists with
ambulation and transfers including proper use of a transfer belt,
assistive device and Stand Aid device while utilizing proper body
mechanics to avoid injury.Assist with use of hearing aids, glasses
and dentures.Obtains and records temperatures, blood pressures,
pulses (both radial and apical) and respiration's as instructed,
reporting to supervisor any vitals outside of normal range.Responds
promptly to all call signals and requests for assistance.Documents
resident information as required, reporting appropriately any
changes in resident status, needs or preferences to
supervisor.Assists in collaboration and following recommendations
of 3rd party providers such as physical or occupational therapy and
hospice services.Practices good hand washing and utilizes universal
precautions.Promotes, establishes, and maintains customer
relationships with residents, families, staff, community and other
professionals.Reports resident occurrences to supervisor in a
timely manner.Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective
communication.Maintains confidentiality within the workplace with
all written and verbal communications pertaining to residents,
staff, and community operations.Demonstrates knowledge of and
adheres to procedures for fire, life safety, disaster, security,
and other emergency situations.If providing care in a Primrose
Memory Care community, actively engages and assists in ensuring
person-centered approaches with programing and behavioral
expressions are carried out per Primrose Memory Care
Program.Knowledge/Abilities/SkillsHas strong organizational and
time management skills and the ability to prioritize
responsibilities. Ability to do occasional heavy lifting (up to
50lbs.), 30 lbs. regularly. Ability to spend long periods on feet
and to ambulate quickly. Free of communicable disease. Knowledge of
Alzheimer's Disease, other dementia's and related memory
impairments is preferred. Demonstrates abilities to work as a team.
Basic knowledge of computer software and programs. Able to work
varying hours and weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.
Education/ExperienceExperience in a long-term care or assisted
living environment is preferred. Current certification as a
Medication Aide or Assistant or Qualified Medication Administration
Person per state regulations. Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
per state regulations. Attends in-service training as assigned and
maintains continuing education hours if required for certification
of position.
Keywords: Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC, Pueblo , Certified Medication Tech/Aide/QMAP, Other , Pueblo, Colorado
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