Assisted Living QMAP | FT Nights, 6:45p–7:15a | Rotating Sun/Tue/Wed/Thu

Christian Living Communities•Grand Junction, CO

About The Position

The Assisted Living QMAP provides personal care to residents in a manner aligned with the company’s mission and values. The role anticipates, identifies, and reports resident care needs; monitors residents’ safety and well-being; and documents their condition as directed. Under the supervision of a licensed nurse and in accordance with established procedures and state law, the QMAP assists residents with prescribed daily medications and ensures medication administration records are reviewed and medication is given to the right resident, at the right dose, time, medication, and route. This is a full-time night position scheduled from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, three nights per week on a rotating two-week schedule: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Week 1; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Week 2. The posted Colorado pay rate is $20 per hour. The Colorado job title is Personal Care Partner II.

Requirements

Medication certification required according to the state of operation, such as QMAP-A/L, Med Tech, Med Aide, or Nurse Delegation.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Strong self-management and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask and handle competing deadlines, with flexibility and adaptability.
Ability to handle difficult and sensitive issues effectively and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in some level of elder care preferred.
Proficient computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend to residents’ personal care needs promptly and provide assistance with activities of daily living as requested by residents or directed by a supervisor.
Assist residents with bathing, dressing, meals, laundry, and other personal care, attending to individual needs such as grooming, tied shoes, and oral hygiene.
Anticipate and identify resident care needs, and report issues such as hygiene needs, broken eyeglasses, skin rashes, lost hearing aids, or supply needs to a supervisor.
Respond to family members’ needs as appropriate.
Maintain open communication with supervisors and peers about resident issues.
Monitor residents’ safety and well-being.
Report suspected abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resources as required by regulation.
Report changes in residents’ status or health to a supervisor.
Monitor and document residents’ conditions as directed.
Assist residents with prescribed daily medications in accordance with established procedures and state law, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Review medication administration records and administer medication to the right resident, at the right dose, time, medication, and route.
Alert an RN/LPN or supervisor to questions or concerns about medication records or supplies.
Complete timely documentation, including medication or treatment refusals.
Restock medication carts, drawers, or storage areas with miscellaneous supplies such as gloves and sanitizer cups.
Complete work orders to communicate needed replacements or repairs.
Attend, participate in, and contribute to monthly staff meetings addressing resident and departmental needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.