QMAP - Senior Living Community Lone Tree

QMAP
- Senior Living Community - FT
- Lone Tree

Morning Star at Ridge Gate
10100 Commons St
Lone Tree, CO 80124, USA

Full-time

Pay Range: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Shift: 2pm - 10pm (Schedule to be discussed at interview)

MUST HAVE A VALID QMAP CERTIFICATION IN CO

Make a difference by providing great care and love for our treasured residents!

At Morning Star Senior Living, we talk a lot about culture. We obsess about cultural transformation to elevate the lives of our resident-heroes and grow through servant‑leadership. We seek caring individuals who want to do work that matters.

JOB SUMMARY

The Med Care Manager/QMAP must administer, pour, pass, and document all routinely prescribed medications per physician orders under the direction of the Wellness Director and as approved by State Medication Administration Regulations.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance: medical, dental, and vision
• Life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching
• HSA options
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid sick, vacation, and birthday leave
• Career development programs and opportunities for advancement
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free shift meal

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Administer and document regularly prescribed medications per the Medication Administration record, observing the five rights for safe administration and physician orders.
• Order medications from the pharmacy when and as prescribed, 7 days prior to running out, and as requested by the Wellness Director to ensure residents always have medications available. Notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if not received.
• Immediately after administering medication, document it in the resident’s medical record. Date and initial the medication pack after use.
• Observe and report to the licensed nurse any reactions and side effects of medication administered to residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications that could affect or change vital signs as ordered by the Physician or Wellness Director.
• Report any medication error to the Wellness Director immediately.
• Assist with development and review of the resident’s care plan in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Ensure residents privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions that may result in harm to a resident.
• Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well‑being of residents.
• Assist in daily care tasks such as toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing food intake, hair and nail care, moving residents, and response to calls.

• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• License/Certification: Completed state‑approved Medication Administration training, First Aid certification as required by ALF regulations, and QMAP certification in CO.
• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum high‑school diploma or equivalent. Preferred experience in assisted living or memory care with a strong work record and medication administration experience.
• Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Required by law and monthly in‑service education and training within the community.
• Other: Must read and write English, interpret safety rules and operational manuals, demonstrate good communication skills, show sound judgment, work with licensed nurses within delegated tasks, and not exceed limitations.
• Job Knowledge: Perform medication administration functions, understand procedures, and apply universal precautions.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum three years’ experience in senior living and a passion for working with seniors.
• Team members scheduled 24+ hours per week are eligible for benefits; families of such team members are also eligible.

EEO

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