QMAP - Memory Care (PRN)

Senior Lifestyle; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,485 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

DailyPay

Job summary

Senior Lifestyle in Colorado Springs is seeking a licensed medication aide to administer medications safely to residents, following the 6 rights and MAR/TAR records. You will manage inventory, restock medications, perform daily cleaning of med carts, and document vitals and daily notes with a strong emphasis on accuracy.

Required: at least 6 months in a senior care setting and a state-specific QMAP certificate, plus excellent verbal and written communication and a professional demeanor.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience in a senior care setting.
• Must hold a state-specific QMAP certificate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional and positive demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely administer medications following the 6 rights of medication administration.
• Count and document narcotics administered to residents.
• Manage inventory of medications, including ordering, receiving, storing, and checking expirations.
• Restock and clean medication carts; conduct weekly deep cleaning.
• Verify MARs at changeover times and report discrepancies.
• Provide personal care and general nursing care (vital signs, temperatures, blood pressure, weights).
• Document information in the daily log.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Professional demeanor

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 6 months 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.

Pay: $18.50-19.50