QMAP/Caregiver ~ Senior Living Community ~ FT

MorningStar Careers•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Med Care Manager/QMAP administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, state medication administration regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes learning residents’ medication preferences and supporting their safety, privacy, dignity, comfort, and well-being. The QMAP orders medications from the pharmacy in advance, confirms they arrive, documents administration in residents’ medical records, monitors and reports reactions or side effects, records vital signs when required, administers PRN medications as ordered, and immediately reports medication errors. The position also assists with resident care and treatment, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls. The QMAP assists with resident care-plan development and review, identifies and reports unsafe conditions, and works within delegated-task limits alongside licensed nurses.

Requirements

Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
QMAP certification in Colorado.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and write English and to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Good communication skills in English and ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
Ability to make decisions with residents’ interests at heart while supporting company policies and decisions.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks and to recognize symptoms indicating a change in a resident’s condition.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and required medication administration procedures.
Good understanding of universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Must work with licensed nurses, understand personal limitations, and not exceed them.
Demonstration of the company’s Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Some previous healthcare 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.
Experience with an Assisted Living community.

Responsibilities

Administer and document regularly prescribed medications according to physician orders, the Medication Administration record, safe-administration procedures, 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 or notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
Document medications immediately after administration and date and initial the medication bubble pack after removing medication.
Observe and report medication reactions and side effects to a licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect or change 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 development and review of residents’ care plans with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity, and support their physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could harm a resident.
Assist with resident care and treatment, 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.
Work with licensed nurses, follow limitations on delegated tasks, and recognize symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.