QMAP/Caregiver #0914

Requirements:

· Must be at least 18 years of age

• Have a High School diploma/ or equivalent GED

• Pass a name-based criminal history report conducted by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and a Colorado Adult Protection Services ( CAPS) check or other required background checks depending upon length of residency in Colorado

• Medication Management certified (QMAP) that is verified through the online site of CDPHE for Qmap verification.

• Have a valid CPR/First Aid Certificate from an approved provider or be willing to obtain a valid certificate

• Obtain Tuberculin skin test or other approved TB tests from an approved provider

• Optimally a minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in assisted living, home health, independent living, hospital, or long-term care environment and desire to serve and care for seniors;

• Be physically and mentally able to adequately and safely perform all functions essential to resident care.

· Have the ability to read, write, carry out directions, communicate, and demonstrate competency to safely and effectively provide care and services including the ability to communicate with residents that have difficulty with oral communication.

Job Duties:

· Be able to provide residents assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’s) such as bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, meals and activities.

· Be able to serve medications according the Qmap guidelines as outlined in Part 14 of Chapter 7 and Chapter 24 of the regulations established for Assisted Living Providers in Colorado and consistent with Qmap training.

· Be able to recognize and respond to a residents change in condition that may require medical attention.

· Properly follow shift-change procedures and documentation.

· Be able to follow the established schedules for housekeeping duties, cleaning the common areas, laundry and resident activities.

· Be able to respond in an emergency situation and follow company policies and procedures.

· Be able to complete the staff training requirements as outlined in 7.8 of Chapter 7 regulations for Assisted Living providers prior to providing resident care.

· Be able to professionally communicate with family members, medical professionals and external service providers, employees and managers of Wecare.

· Be able to accurately maintain resident records regarding medications, progress notes, incident reports and medication error documentation as well as charting any other requests made by Administrator.

· Schedule flexibility to work as needed.

· Able to attend staff training sessions as needed.

Estimated Pay: $17.29--$21.00 per hour (40hrs per week)

Complimentary: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are provided for free.

Contact: Phone: 303-455-7001

email: decaturwest@wecareassistedlivinglife.com