QMAP - Lodge at Grand Junction

The primary responsibility of your job position is to meet the daily personal care needs of residents with professionalism, dignity and respect following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and assisted living facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our residents at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends to the personal care needs of residents in a timely manner

• Provide assistance with ADLs as requested by residents or directed by supervisor

• Performs duties in alignment with FMI, HIPAA, property objectives and state licensure guidelines.

• Monitors the safety and well-being of residents

• Reports changes in resident status, health or otherwise, to supervisor

• Attends, participates and contributes to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs

• Responsible for cleaning common areas, occupied and vacant apartments in accordance with FMI policies and procedures

• Attend care plan meetings as assigned

• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors

• Perform all other duties, as requested

TALENT:

Relationship Building

Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm

Build relationships with all types of people

High energy and upbeat

Ability to foster teamwork

Client oriented

Executing

Ability to organize and prioritize

Detail oriented and follow through

Self-starter and independent worker

Strategic Thinking

Solve problems effectively

Creative in coming up with options and solutions for efficiency

Influencing

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One year experience in geriatric health or retirement facility

• Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or its equivalent

• Must have valid CPR and First Aid certification

• Current Medication Administration certification from designated state agency

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moves intermittently during working hours

• Is subject to frequent interruptions

• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc

• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary

• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

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PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENT:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination

• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations