What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead QMAP/ Caregiver-Evenings position at Stonebridge Senior Living?
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Qualified Medication Aide to join our team in providing exceptional care to residents in an assisted living environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, particularly in memory care and senior care settings. As a Qualified Medication Aide, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by administering medications and monitoring their vital signs.
Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed medications to residents according to established protocols.
- Monitor and document residents' vital signs, reporting any significant changes to nursing staff.
- Assist with daily living activities, ensuring the comfort and safety of residents.
- Maintain accurate records of medication administration and resident care.
- Collaborate with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Provide support for hospice care as needed, ensuring dignity and respect for all residents.
- Utilize medical terminology effectively when communicating with healthcare professionals.
- Ensure compliance with all health regulations and facility policies.
Qualifications
- Certification as a Qualified Medication Aide is required.
- Previous experience in assisted living or senior care settings is preferred.
- Knowledge of memory care practices and patient care techniques is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with vital sign monitoring and medical office systems is a plus.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Compassionate demeanor with a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for seniors.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain confidentiality regarding resident information.
If you are a QMAP and are interested in stepping into a leadership role, please apply! This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well, supports their coworkers, and is comfortable helping hold the shift accountable.
Below is the list of tasks that would be expected from a lead QMAP during each shift.
- Resident accountability (LOAs)
- Walking rounds completed
- Fridge temps completed
- Missed tasks/Documentation completion - Care stream tasks signed off from outgoing shift
- Environmental rounds - Propped external doors, water leaks/spills, etc.
- Supply checks - communicate needs to coordinator
- Vital Equipment checks
- Tablet/phone charging
- Mentor new staff
- Respond to resident concerns - escalate to DoW and ED
- Immediate staffing issues - escalate to staffing manager or ED
- Escalate clinical concerns to DoW
- Verify narc counts completed
- End-of-shift readiness - Did today's work get done?
- Trash, care stream tasks completed, LOA checks, equipment returned
Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22