QMAP ~ Assisted Living/Memory Care ~ $500 Sign-On Bonus

MorningStar Careers•Arvada, CO

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 ordering medications from the pharmacy in advance, confirming their arrival, documenting medication administration, monitoring residents for reactions and side effects, taking vital signs when ordered, and promptly reporting medication errors or concerns to the Wellness Director. The QMAP also supports resident care planning and helps maintain residents’ privacy, dignity, safety, comfort, and well-being. In addition to medication-related duties, the position assists with daily resident care, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents between areas, and responding to calls. Team members scheduled for 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits; their families are also eligible. The posting describes full-time and part-time opportunities in a senior living community serving assisted living and memory care residents.

Requirements

Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training.
QMAP certification in the state of Colorado.
First Aid certification as required by assisted living facility regulations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care and a good work record.
Ability to read and write English, interpret documents, communicate effectively in English, and understand and follow written and oral directions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Ability to work with licensed nurses, understand personal limitations, and perform delegated tasks without exceeding those limitations.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and required medication administration procedures.
Understanding of universal precautions to prevent infection or contamination of residents, self, equipment, and supplies.
Demonstration of the stated core values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect.
Ability to make decisions with residents’ interests at heart and support company policies and decisions.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience.
Previous experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
At least three years of senior living experience.
Passion for working with seniors.

Responsibilities

Administer and document regularly prescribed medications according to medication administration records, physician orders, 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 they arrive and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if they do not.
Document medications in the resident’s medical record immediately after administration and date and initial the 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 a physician or the Wellness Director.
Administer PRN medications according to physician orders.
Immediately report medication errors to the Wellness Director.
Assist with developing and reviewing residents’ care plans in conjunction with other disciplines.
Protect residents’ privacy, respect, and dignity, and identify, correct, and report unsafe conditions that could cause harm.
Support residents’ physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being.
Assist with daily 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.