QMAP (Memory Care)

Kisco Senior Living•Louisville, CO

21h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Balfour Senior Living at Cherrywood Village in Louisville, Colorado, is seeking a team-oriented Memory Care QMAP. The QMAP administers medications or assists residents with self-administration and coordinates resident treatments. The role also supports activities of daily living while encouraging independence and promoting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. The position is full-time, with a 2 p.m.–10 p.m. schedule on either Sunday through Thursday or Friday through Monday. Pay is $21–$23 per hour, with an additional $1.50 shift differential and a $500 sign-on bonus. Employment offers are contingent on passing the employer-paid drug screen, TB test, background check, and physical exam.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Nursing Assistant course, state-approved if required.
Must be at least 21 years of age or meet state requirements.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Required training and/or certification for assisting with medications, according to state requirements.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations related to monitoring and licensing the residence.
Basic competency with multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Team-oriented attitude and a positive approach to work.

Responsibilities

Observe residents for changes in condition and report them to the Care Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator (RCC), Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC), or appropriate physician.
Respond to residents’ simple requests or find an appropriate associate to assist.
Learn residents’ preferences and provide customer service that supports resident satisfaction.
Document and report changes of condition using company resident-care forms.
Set up medications and assist residents with medication administration.
Log medications received from pharmacies, verify physician orders, and promptly communicate concerns.
Track medications and reorder them as needed.
Track vital signs and weight, perform diabetic testing and/or insulin injections where state rules allow, and assist with ambulation and general activities.
Follow regulatory and company policies for medication destruction.
Document and remove medications discontinued by a resident’s physician.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Promote each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and safety.
Assist resident assistants when needed and when primary tasks are complete.
Track needed supplies and communicate needs to the Care Services Director or RCC/DCC.
Work collaboratively within the department and across the community, supporting open and honest communication.
Maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
Look for ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns.
Support continuous improvement and follow applicable regulations, laws, Kisco standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.