HEALTH CARE Services Trainee II - Wheat Ridge Regional Center

Department Information

This position is open only to residents of the State of Colorado.

Please note:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

This work unit provides comprehensive services and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work unit’s focus is on providing services and supporting an active learning approach. The work unit is also focused on creating and promoting a safe and healthy environment for individuals supported. This work unit provides 24‑hour treatment services that are in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

The Wheat Ridge Regional Center is looking to hire motivated, hard‑working individuals to provide direct support services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Some of the individuals we serve have high medical needs, while others need significant support around behavioral and mental health needs. Once hired on, there are many opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Our mission is to offer people with disabilities the necessary supports in order to promote the personal values of individual growth, participation, contribution and capability.

This position exists to provide direct care services and to administer medications to the individuals supported. This position incorporates the new role of medication administration per QMAP regulations.

• Under the direction of the lead staff and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members and within the scope of training provided: administers and documents Individuals receiving services’,,residential, vocational, therapy, medical and behavior related objectives as identified in the IPP of persons served. Administers oxygen, over‑the‑counter treatments and monitors feeding pumps. Some of these activities involve lifting and/or pivoting individuals. Transports (drives) individuals to their day program site, medical appointments, court hearings and/or community activities.
  
  Protects the rights of persons served and enhances their quality of life.
• Under the direction of the lead staff and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members and within the scope of training provided: performs or assists and trains Individuals receiving services, on all activities of daily living (ADL). This includes but is not limited to: meal preparation; personal hygiene; social skills; recreation activities; housekeeping and laundry; safety and transportation, all with a training approach.
• Under the direction of the lead staff and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members and within the scope of training provided:
  De‑escalates agitating behaviors by utilizing skills learned to mitigate the situation safely. Performs physical intervention and redirection techniques when needed, utilizing the least restrictive measures available.
• Within the scope of QMAP training provided and the delegation of a nurse, administers medications and treatments to the individuals served in accordance with the Physician’s orders. Administers physician ordered medications and medical treatments in proper doses at appropriate times to each individual. Records a wide range of information including: medication given (includes time and amount); individuals’ responses to medications and treatments;
  
  intake, output, seizures, menses; and all information relevant to all aspects of the clients’ medical status. The following are qualifications for the QMAP registry:
  • Medication administration
  • PRN medication administration (Not psychotropics PRNs )
  • Topical medications
  • Rectal suppositories (and diastat administration)
  • Vaginal suppositories
  • Transdermal patches
  • Ear drops
  • Eye drops and eye ointment
  • Nasal spray and drops
  • Inhaled medications
  • Oxygen administration (per exact rate orders, not titration)
  • Nebulizer administration
• Other related duties as assigned.

• This position must be currently registered as QMAP with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

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