Qma Job at Dewolfe Place (Kendallville)

Job Description

Fulltime Nights QMA. PRN QMA. About LakeHouse Senior Living. LakeHouse Senior Living operates care and lifestyle-focused Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities across five states, serving approximately thousands of residents and families. Guided by our Pillars of Excellence, LakeHouse fosters a culture of connection, authenticity, and purpose where residents feel at home and Team Members feel inspired to learn, grow, and lead.

Job Responsibility

Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift
knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift
Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary 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 suite 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 physical safety of each resident
Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. 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
Does resident laundry as assigned and needed
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 form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses
Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication
Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the 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
Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification/Qualified Medication Aid certification is required
Must be 18 years of age
Insulin certification is required, must be obtained within 90 days of employment

Nice to have

CPR Certification preferred
First Aid Certification preferred
Previous experience working with seniors preferred

What we offer

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
paid time off
paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
accident insurance policies

Dewolfe Place - All Job Offers

Select Country

Qma

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Nice to have

What we offer

Looking for more opportunities?

Qma

Qma

Qma

QMA Full-Time

Lpn Or Qma

Qualified Medication Aide - QMA Night Shift

Nurse or Qma

Qualified Medication Aide (QMA)

Qma Part Time

Our AI answers in your language