PRN QMAP

Integral Senior Living, part of the Discovery Senior Living family, manages care and lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company values our “Culture Keepers” and is committed to providing a positive work environment that recognizes the value of our team members in delivering excellent experiences for our residents.

About the role

The Care/Medication Technician provides hands-on care, physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home-like environment.

Responsibilities

Care Giver Duties

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports, and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary habits, and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suites and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene, and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity, and ensures physical safety.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors, and team members.
• Handles resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Medication Tech Duties

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials forms as medications are given, including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information, including medication details.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting with medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness, cleanliness, availability of medications, and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse, and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks, and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• QMAP certification
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• CPR Certification preferred
• First Aid Certification preferred
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Access to wages before payday
• Paid time off and holidays (full-time)
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances (full-time)
• 401(K) with employer matching
• Paid training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Meals and uniforms provided
• Employee Assistance Program