QMAP - Longmont - Full-Time & Part-Time

MorningStar Careers•Longmont, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Med Care Manager/QMAP administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes ordering medications from the pharmacy in a timely manner, confirming their arrival, documenting administration, monitoring residents for medication reactions and side effects, taking and recording vital signs when ordered, administering PRN medications, and immediately reporting medication errors to the Wellness Director. The Med Tech also helps develop and review resident care plans with other disciplines, safeguards residents’ privacy and dignity, identifies and reports unsafe conditions, and supports residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being. Daily care tasks may include toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents between areas, and responding to calls. Schedules listed include full-time day or overnight shifts, each with every-other-weekend work and 36 hours weekly, and a part-time day shift. The role is based in Longmont, Colorado.

Requirements

Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
Current QMAP qualification in Colorado.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and write English and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Good communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in English and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks, recognize symptoms indicating a change in a resident’s condition, and work with licensed nurses without exceeding role limitations.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and required medication administration procedures.
Understanding of universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Demonstrated judgment in making decisions with residents’ interests at heart and support for company policies and decisions.
Demonstration of the company’s Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous health-care experience is preferred.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
At least three years of senior-living experience is preferred.
Passion for working with seniors.
Previous experience with an Assisted Living community.

Responsibilities

Administer, pour, pass, and document medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, the five rights of medication administration, and applicable regulations.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before supplies run out and as requested by the Wellness Director; confirm delivery and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
Document medications in the resident’s medical record immediately after administration and date and initial the medication 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 a physician or the Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with developing and reviewing resident care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could cause resident harm.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with daily resident care, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.
Attend monthly in-service education and training within the community and complete continuing education as required by law.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings.
Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance offerings.
401(k) plan with matching.
Health savings account options.
Employee assistance programs.
Paid sick leave, vacation, and birthday leave.
Career development programs and opportunity for advancement.
Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free shift meal.
A $1.50-per-hour shift differential for qualified shifts.
Benefits eligibility for team members scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week; their families are also eligible.