QMAP - FT - Fort Collins

MorningStar Careers•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The QMAP (Med Care Manager) administers, pours, passes, and documents routinely prescribed medications according to physician orders, state medication-administration regulations, and the Medication Administration record. The role includes ordering medications from the pharmacy in time to maintain residents’ supplies, confirming that orders arrive, documenting medication administration, observing residents for reactions or side effects, and reporting medication errors or changes in condition. The QMAP works under the direction of the Wellness Director and in coordination with licensed nurses and other care disciplines. The position also supports resident care planning and daily care needs, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, assisting residents between areas, and responding to calls. Team members are expected to protect residents’ privacy, dignity, safety, comfort, and mental well-being; identify and report unsafe conditions; and provide care within the limits of delegated tasks and their training. The listed schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The pay rate is $23.00 per hour. Team members scheduled to work 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.
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care, with a good work record.
Experience administering medication in an assisted-living setting.
Ability to read and write English, interpret documents, communicate effectively in English, and follow written and oral directions.
Good judgment in recognizing symptoms that may indicate a change in a resident’s condition.
Ability to provide resident-care services within the limits of delegated tasks, work with licensed nurses, and recognize professional limitations.
Knowledge of medication administration functions and procedures, and a good understanding of universal precautions.
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 prescribed medications according to physician orders, the Medication Administration record, applicable regulations, and the five rights of medication administration.
Order medications from the pharmacy at least seven days before residents are expected to run out, and as requested by the Wellness Director.
Ensure ordered medications arrive and notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if they do not.
Document medications in residents’ medical records immediately after administration and date and initial bubble packs after removing medication.
Observe residents for medication reactions and side effects and report them to a licensed nurse.
Take and record vital signs before administering medications that may affect 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.
Assist with the 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 daily resident care, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, helping residents move between areas, and responding to calls.
Attend monthly in-service education and training and complete continuing education as required by law.