QMAP

Anthem Memory Care; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Place Memory Care seeks a dedicated health services team member to oversee medical care, medications, and safety for residents. You will coordinate with families and staff to ensure high-quality care in a memory care environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years in geriatric settings, with CPR/First Aid and a Medication Technician certification preferred. You will participate in planning and compliance efforts and assist in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures used in geriatric care.
• Familiarity with emergency procedures and safety protocols.
• Understanding of nursing care principles in a memory care setting.
• Supervisory methods and team coordination in a residential facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess health and safety needs of residents and oversee medical care (medications/treatments).
• Ensure social model of assisted living is in operation.
• Assist with family contact regarding residents’ conditions and discuss options.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Emergency procedures

Nursing care principles

Supervisory skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT US:

Highline Place Memory Care is guided by a single purpose: To engage, protect, and love people living with memory loss. We are committed to sustaining a safe, active, and loving environment; to give our families peace of mind; to be patient, seeking to understand those living with memory loss; to provide each Anthem team member the opportunity for personal and professional growth, and to be respectful, trustworthy, and good stewards in all we do.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises delivery of health services for all residents; directs and manages staff to ensure the safety and well being of the residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Know and understand the vision, purpose, values and goals of Highline Place Memory Care.

• Assesses health and safety needs of residents; oversees medical care (medications/treatments);
• Assures that social model of assisted living is in operation;
• Assists with family contact when medical issue is involved and provides information about residents' conditions and discusses alternative actions;
• Provides assessment input about residents to the clinical services director;
• Participates in the preparation for the Department of Social Services annual inspection;
• Assists in development of annual strategic plan goals for the health issues in the resident services department; actively participates in the total strategic plan goals for the resident services department;
• Acts as a back-up to the director in his/her absence;
• Attends in-service training workshops, educational classes, and meetings;
• Responds to emergency situations;
• Acts as liaison with doctors and residents;
• Conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with the community safety program;
• Provides effective and courteous service to all residents, guests and co-workers;
• Assists in other departments as needed;
• Schedules transportation for residents to appointments if resident is unable;
• Performs other related essential duties as required.

CURRENTLY SEEKING OVERNGIHT QMAPS

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

A High School Diploma, vocational/technical training; at least three years of experience, preferably in a geriatric setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures, methods, and practices of the community;
• Medical terminology;
• Methods and procedures involved in handling emergency situations;
• Use of medical supplies and equipment;
• Medication dispensed to residents;
• Supervisory methods and techniques;
• Records, graphs, reports, etc. used in the daily performance of duties;
• Principles and practices of nursing care.

CERTIFICATION AND CLEARANCE:

• Medication Technician Certification or State equivalent
• Requires First Aid and CPR certification;
• Criminal record clearance or criminal record exemption, as required by law

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