Medication Lead

Applewood Our House; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Applewood Our House is seeking an experienced QMAP to lead medication safety in a memory care setting. You will oversee administration, participate in audits, and mentor fellow caregivers in safe practices.

The role emphasizes resident-centered care, teamwork, and consistent leadership within a home-like environment that values integrity and compassion.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of experience as a QMAP or similar role.
• Strong leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Reliable with a consistent schedule and presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and monitor medication administration to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review MARs and medication records; perform routine audits.
• Manage orders, refills, deliveries, and communications with pharmacies.
• Maintain secure handling and counts of controlled substances.
• Train and mentor QMAPs and caregivers in safe medication practices.
• Provide hands-on ADL assistance when needed with dignity.
• Support residents with dementia with patience and grace.
• Observe and report changes in condition or medication response.

Skills

QMAP

Leadership

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Job description

We are hiring an experienced QMAP ready to lead with care.

Join a team where Care is Wrapped in Kindness. At Applewood Our House, memory care is personal. We serve residents with dementia in a calm, home-like environment where integrity, compassion, and adaptability guide every decision we make.

At Applewood, you aren't just a staff member. You are a trusted leader within a small, dedicated household team. We're looking for an experienced QMAP who wants to take the next step: someone who sets the standard for medication safety, supports and mentors fellow caregivers, and brings a presence that feels like family.

The Applewood Difference

• A True Home: Lead in a calm, residential environment, with no long, cold hospital hallways.
• Deep Connections: Know your residents well and help guide your care with a consistent, familiar team.
• Professional Integrity: Oversee medication practices with precision and care, supported by a leadership team that values safety and integrity.
• Room to Grow: Step into a leadership role where your experience and judgment are recognized.

Responsibilities

• Medication Oversight: Lead and monitor medication administration to ensure full compliance with Colorado regulations.
• Records and Audits: Review MARs and medication records for accuracy, conduct routine audits, and correct discrepancies promptly.
• Pharmacy Coordination: Manage medication orders, refills, deliveries, and storage, and communicate with pharmacies, physicians, and families as needed.
• Controlled Substances: Maintain accurate counts and secure handling of controlled medications.
• Team Support and Training: Train, mentor, and support QMAPs and caregivers in safe medication practices.
• Dignified Personal Care: Provide hands‑on assistance with ADLs in a gentle, respectful manner when needed.
• Dementia Support: Recognize and respond to the unique needs of residents with dementia with patience and grace.
• Communication: Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition, behavior, or medication response to leadership.

Requirements

• Experience: At least [1–2] years of experience as a QMAP required; memory care or assisted living experience strongly preferred.
• Leadership: Prior lead, trainer, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Reliability: Must be dependable and committed to a consistent schedule.

If you're ready to bring your medication expertise and leadership to a place that feels like home instead of a "big box" facility, we want to meet you.