Qmap

Kisco Senior Living•Louisville, CO

About The Position

Balfour Louisville is seeking a team-oriented Medication Technician (QMAP). The role administers medication to residents or assists them with self-administration, coordinates treatments, and provides assistance with activities of daily living while encouraging independence. The Medication Technician helps support each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This position is offered as full-time or part-time, with shifts including Thursday–Monday, 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; Tuesday–Saturday, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.; and part-time Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour, with an additional $1.50 shift differential. Kisco Senior Living describes its work as creating a great place to live for residents and a great place to work for associates. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a drug screen, TB test, and background check. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Nursing Assistant course, state-approved if required.
Meet applicable QMAP requirements.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.
Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA), if required.
PCA qualification, if required.
Must pass the pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.

Responsibilities

Observe residents for changes in condition and report them to the Care Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator (RCC), Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or an appropriate physician.
Assist residents with simple requests or find an appropriate associate to help.
Learn resident preferences and provide exemplary customer service to enhance resident satisfaction.
Document and report changes of condition using company resident-care forms.
Set up medications and assist residents with medication-related needs.
Log medications received from pharmacies, verify physician orders, and communicate concerns promptly.
Track medications and reorder them as needed.
Track residents’ vital signs and weight, perform diabetic testing and/or insulin injections if permitted by the state, and assist with ambulation and general activities.
Follow regulatory and company policies for medication destruction as directed by the physician, pharmacy, or Care Services Director.
Document and remove medications discontinued by a resident’s physician.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Help maintain residents’ self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety.
Assist resident assistants as needed when primary tasks are complete.
Track needed supplies and communicate needs to the Care Services Director or RCC/DCC.
Work collaboratively within the department and across the community, and support open and honest communication among associates.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Identify ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance, report issues or concerns promptly, support continuous improvement, and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, Kisco standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.