QMAP ~ Memory Care ~ Old Town

MorningStar Careers•Fort Collins, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The QMAP (Med Care Manager) administers, pours, passes, and documents residents’ routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, state regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes learning residents’ medication preferences, monitoring for medication reactions and side effects, and reporting concerns or errors promptly. The position also supports residents’ care plans and daily care needs while protecting their privacy, dignity, comfort, safety, and mental well-being. The role requires working within delegated responsibilities and the limits of one’s training, coordinating with licensed nurses, and attending required continuing education and monthly community training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
QMAP credential in Colorado.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care, a good work record, and experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
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; ability to communicate effectively in English and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Ability to make decisions in residents’ interests while supporting company policies and decisions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident’s change in condition.
Ability to work within delegated task limits and not exceed those limits.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and required medication administration procedures.
Good understanding of universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination of residents, oneself, equipment, and supplies.
Demonstration of the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
At least three years of senior living experience.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document regularly prescribed medications according to physician orders and medication administration records, observing the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy in time to prevent supplies from running out, confirm their arrival, and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
Immediately document medications administered in the resident’s medical record and date and initial the 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 alongside other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; identify and report unsafe conditions; and support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist residents with daily care and treatment needs, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving between areas, and responding to calls.
Recognize symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition and exercise good judgment within delegated duties.
Work with licensed nurses, follow the limits of delegated tasks, and attend required in-service education and training.