QMAP ~ Jordan - Full-time

MorningStar Careers•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Med Tech administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration regulations, and the resident’s Medication Administration Record. The role works under the direction of the Wellness Director and learns residents’ individual medication preferences. It also supports residents’ care, safety, comfort, privacy, dignity, and well-being in an assisted living or memory care community. The Med Tech orders medications from the pharmacy in time to maintain adequate supplies, confirms their arrival, and promptly notifies the Wellness Director of delays. The role observes and reports medication reactions and side effects, takes and records vital signs when ordered, administers PRN medications as prescribed, and immediately reports medication errors. In coordination with other disciplines, the Med Tech assists with resident care plans and daily care tasks, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, monitoring food intake, moving residents, and responding to calls. The position also identifies and reports unsafe conditions and changes in residents’ condition, while working within delegated duties and limitations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
QMAP certification in Colorado.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care, with a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
Ability to read and write English, interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions, communicate effectively in English, and follow written and oral directions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident’s change in condition.
Ability to perform medication administration and knowledge of required medication administration procedures.
Understanding of universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks and to work within the scope of limitations when working with licensed nurses.
Must demonstrate the stated core values of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
At least three years of senior living experience.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document prescribed medications according to physician orders, the Medication Administration Record, applicable regulations, and the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before supplies run out, or as requested by the Wellness Director, and ensure medications arrive; notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if they do not.
Document medications in the resident’s medical record immediately after administration and date and initial the bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to the licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs, when ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with the development and review of resident care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; support their physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could harm residents.
Assist with daily resident care, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.
Recognize symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition and communicate them appropriately.
Work with licensed nurses, follow delegated-task limits, and avoid exceeding those limitations.
Attend monthly in-service education and training within the community and complete continuing education required by law.