Qmap/Care Giver

The Retreat partners with The Villa at Sunny Vista, a community with 50 independent living apartment homes accessible to low-income and disabled seniors, as well as The Living Center at Sunny Vista, providing 116 suites with skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. We are looking for compassionate staff who have a heart for working with the elderly. With new management, we are looking to build a team of caring individuals who are dedicated to making the lives of others better each day. We have a new wage scale, generous shift differentials, and new benefits available to staff with flexible scheduling options. Please see below and apply to our team! Position Summary Responsible for meeting the daily personal care needs of the residents in a manner that aligns with Sunny Vista's mission and values. Anticipates, identifies and reports care needs. Supervises medications for residents using established procedures under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Reviews medication administration records (MAR/EMAR) and administers medications to right resident, right dose, right time, right medication, and right route. Essential Duties Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner and provides assistance with ADLs as requested by residents or directed by supervisor. Provides personal care services to residents such as assistance with bathing, dressing, attendance at meals, laundry, etc. with attention to individual resident needs (i.e., hair is combed, shoes are tied, oral hygiene, etc.) Anticipates and identifies any resident care needs and reports to supervisor (i.e., hygiene needs, broken eye glasses, skin rash, lost hearing aids, supply needs, etc.). Responds to the needs of family members as appropriate Maintains open communication with supervisor and/or peers to promote awareness of resident issues. Monitors the safety and well-being of residents Reports suspicion of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation. Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor. Monitors and documents resident’s condition as directed. Assists residents with prescribed daily medication routine as appropriate and in accordance with state law. Alerts RN/LPN and/or supervisor of any questions or concerns with medication records/supply. Ensures that proper documentation occurs timely including any refusal of medication and/or treatment. Restocks medication carts, drawers and/or storage areas with miscellaneous supplies only (i.e. gloves, sanitizer cups, etc.) Attends, participates and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications & Experience Medication certification (QMAP) per state requirements One (1) year experience in some level of elder care preferred Proficient computer skills preferred Strong self-management and organization skills Strong multi-tasking abilities with the ability to handle competing deadlines, flexible and adaptable (open to change). Ability to effectively handle difficult and sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality Excellent customer service EOE The Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires employers in the state of Colorado to disclose the following information. If the position applied to is not located in Colorado, the following information may not apply. Pay Range Minimum: $19; Maximum: $23 The base range represents the low and high end of the pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. We provide a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. To reduce risk to our residents and co-workers, we require all employees to receive the COVID19 vaccine and any required booster shots.