QMAP/Caregiver - Colorado Springs - Part-time

MorningStar Careers•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The QMAP/Caregiver, also described as the Med Care Manager/QMAP, administers, pours, passes, and documents prescribed medications in accordance with physician orders, state medication-administration regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes ordering medications in advance, ensuring they arrive, monitoring and reporting medication reactions and errors, recording vital signs when required, and maintaining a clean, stocked, and locked medication cart. The position also supports resident care and wellbeing by helping develop and review care plans, protecting residents’ privacy and dignity, identifying unsafe conditions, and assisting with daily care tasks such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls. The schedule is 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and the stated pay range is $21.50–$22.50.

Requirements

Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
QMAP certification in Colorado.
First Aid certification as required by assisted-living facility regulations.
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, including the ability to communicate effectively in English and follow written and oral directions.
Ability to use good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a resident’s change in condition.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks and work with licensed nurses without exceeding role limitations.
Knowledge of medication-administration functions and required procedures.
Good understanding of universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Must demonstrate the stated core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted-living setting.
Minimum three years of senior-living experience.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer, pour, pass, and document prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication records, state regulations, and the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before supplies run out and as requested by the Wellness Director; ensure delivery or notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
Document medications immediately after administration and date and initial bubble packs 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 or change vital signs, as ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Keep the medication cart clean, stocked, and locked, keep the medication administration book inside, and retain the cart key during the shift without allowing another person to use it.
Assist with development and review of resident care plans alongside other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; identify, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could cause harm.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental wellbeing.
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 community in-service education and training and complete continuing education required by law.
Work with licensed nurses, observe role limitations, and avoid exceeding delegated tasks.