QMAP - Memory Care (PRN)

Senior Lifestyle Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle Corporation in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medication Aide to safely administer medications and provide personal nursing care to residents, following MAR and TAR records and the six rights of medication administration.

The role requires at least 6 months of experience in a senior care setting and a state QMAP certificate; strong verbal and written communication, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in a senior care setting.
• State-specific QMAP certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safe administration of medications following the 6 rights of medication administration.
• Count and document all narcotics administered to residents.
• Manage total medication inventory: ordering, receiving, storing, dating, and removing expired meds; notify when supply is low.
• Daily cleaning of medicine carts; restock and weekly deep cleaning.
• Verify MARs against new MARs at changeover time.
• Provide personal care to residents (bathing, grooming, incontinence care, eating).
• Provide general nursing care: vitals, temperatures, blood pressure, weights; document in daily log.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

Education

QMAP certificate

Job description

Company Description

Do you have HEART? We are looking for individuals who can embrace our mission to purposely brighten and enrich the lives of those we serve with HEART; Hospitality, Excellence, Appreciation, Respect & Teamwork. In this role you will be responsible for safe administration of all prescribed medications and treatments as listed on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and Treatment Administration Record (TAR), as well as providing personal and general nursing care to residents as needed or assigned.

Job Description

Responsible for the safe administration of medications ensuring the 6 rights of medication administration are followed.

• Count and document all narcotics that are administered to residents.
• Responsible for the total inventory of medications at the community; including but not limited to ordering medications, receiving and verifying medications, storing and dating medications, removing expired or discontinued medications, and notifying the proper parties when medication supply is low.
• Notice discrepancies regarding medication inventory and report to the appropriate parties.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of all medicine carts at end of shift and restocking as needed. Responsible for weekly deep cleaning of all med carts.
• Responsible for verifying all current MARs are compared to new MARs at change over time.
• Provide personal care to residents to residents as needed, including bathing, skin care, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, incontinence care, and eating.
• Provide general nursing care to include, but not limited to, vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, and weights.
• Document appropriate information in the daily log as required.

Qualifications

• At least 6months of experience in a senior care setting.
• You must have a state-specific QMAP certificate.
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You have a professional and positive demeanor.
• You have a strong attention to detail.

Additional Information

Senior Lifestyle offers a comprehensive benefits plan to eligible team members including health, dental, vision, retirement benefits, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid time off.All Senior Lifestyle positions are eligible to use DailyPay, an application that allows you to access your earned but unpaid wages before your next payday.