PT/FT QMAP ~ Senior Living Community ~ Old Town

MorningStar Careers•Fort Collins, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The QMAP/Med Care Manager administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes learning residents’ medication preferences and supporting their care, comfort, safety, dignity, privacy, and mental well-being. The QMAP orders medications from the pharmacy in a timely manner, confirms they arrive, documents medications in residents’ medical records, monitors and reports medication reactions and side effects, takes and records vital signs when ordered, administers PRN medications, and immediately reports medication errors. The position also assists with resident care and treatment, care-plan development and review, and identifying and reporting unsafe conditions or changes in residents’ conditions. Work is performed within delegated-task limits and in coordination with licensed nurses. The position is offered part-time or full-time, with listed schedules including overnight, day, and evening shifts. Team members scheduled for 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits.

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.
Must be able to read and write English and understand and follow written and oral directions in English.
Good communication skills and ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procurement manuals.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and required medication administration procedures.
Understanding of universal precautions to help prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks and work with licensed nurses without exceeding those limits.
Must support company policies and decisions and make decisions with residents’ interests at heart.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Administer, pour, pass, and document prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, state regulations, and the five rights for safe medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before residents run out, or as requested by the Wellness Director, and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if ordered 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 the licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect vital signs when ordered by the physician or Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with development and review of resident care plans in conjunction 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 may harm residents.
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.
Recognize symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition and work within delegated-task limits in coordination with licensed nurses.
Attend monthly community in-service education and training and complete continuing education required by law.