Overnight Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

3d • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Hilltop Community Resources is a multi-faceted non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community. Headquartered in Western Colorado, Hilltop has been providing resources and support to people of all ages for 75 years. The organization values relationship, integrity, courage, inclusivity, growth, and fun, and prioritizes a healthy and happy workplace culture. This role offers opportunities for growth, connection, and team building within a culture of purpose and belonging, where work is fulfilling and fun.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Six months of related work experience preferred, but not required.
• Colorado Identification Card (required)
• Valid QMAP certification required (for QMAP Care Specialist role).

Nice To Haves

• Six months of related work experience preferred.
• Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification (preferred).
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior aligned with Hilltop’s Assisted living Communities (ALCs) values, including Service 1 (how we treat each other) and Service 2 (how we treat our residents), by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Administer medications as outlined by physician orders by verifying medications to the Medications Administration Record.
• Strictly follow the rights of medication administration process including right medication, right resident, right dose, right time, right route, right reason, and right documentation.
• Promote and participate in positive customer relations by learning and using resident names; acknowledging residents and visitors; answering the phone as needed; having knowledge of the facility, where to direct people, and how to access resources; maintaining confidentiality; and demonstrating a positive attitude.
• Strictly follow the rights of medication administration process; including right dose, right route, right medication, right client, and right documentation.
• Follow all Corporate, Program, and State Medication Administration policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor the narcotic medications by counting all assigned narcotics prior to receiving control over the medication cart; conduct a narcotic count prior to giving control of the medication cart to any other individual.
• Complete assigned documentation within prescribed timelines promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Report all medication errors immediately and completes the required documentation for medication errors.
• Clean assigned medication carts prior to the end of the shift by emptying trash, wiping down the cart, organizing medications, and replenishing supplies.
• Answer radio, pager, and the resident request system.
• Assume Care Specialist duties, as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Part-time and full-time schedules
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED