QMAP -Memory Care - PT ~ Parker

MorningStar Careers•Parker, CO

About The Position

The QMAP/Med Care Manager administers, documents, and monitors routinely prescribed and PRN medications according to physician orders, medication administration records, state regulations, and direction from the Wellness Director. The role includes ordering medications from the pharmacy, confirming their arrival, documenting administration immediately, observing and reporting medication reactions or side effects, recording vital signs when ordered, and reporting medication errors promptly. The QMAP also helps develop and review resident care plans, protects residents’ privacy and dignity, identifies and reports unsafe conditions, and supports residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being. Care duties may include toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, monitoring food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.

Requirements

Successfully complete state-approved Medication Administration training.
Hold a QMAP credential in Colorado.
Hold First Aid certification as required by assisted-living regulations.
Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Be able to read and write English, interpret documents, communicate effectively in English, and follow written and oral directions.
Use good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Work with licensed nurses, understand role limitations, and not exceed delegated responsibilities.
Understand medication administration procedures and universal precautions for preventing infection or contamination.
Attend monthly in-service education and training and complete continuing education required by law.
Demonstrate the company’s core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.

Nice To Haves

Previous health-care experience.
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.
A passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, the medication administration record, state regulations, and the five rights for safe medication administration.
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 administered medications in the resident’s medical record immediately 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 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 residents’ care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity; identify, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may cause harm.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with resident care tasks such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and responding to calls.