Care Specialist/QMAP - The Commons

About the role

Hilltop Community Resources is a multi-faceted non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community. We provide resources and support for people of all ages, stages, and walks of life. Our mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that aligns with Hilltop’s values.
• Administer medications as outlined by physician orders, verifying medications to the Medications Administration Record.
• Promote and participate in positive customer relations by learning and using resident names; acknowledging residents and visitors; answering the phone as needed; maintaining confidentiality; and demonstrating a positive attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Follow all Corporate, Program, and State Medication Administration policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Monitor the narcotic medications by counting all assigned narcotics prior to receiving control over the medication cart; conduct a narcotic count prior to giving control of the medication cart to any other individual.
• Complete assigned documentation within prescribed timelines promptly, accurately, and legibly.
• Report all medication errors immediately and complete the required documentation for medication errors.
• Clean assigned medication carts prior to the end of the shift by emptying trash, wiping down the cart, organizing medications, and replenishing supplies.
• Answer radio, pager, and the resident request system.
• Assume Care Specialist duties, as needed.

Requirements

• Care Specialist: High School Diploma or GED plus six months of related work experience preferred, but not required. Minimum 18 years of age required. Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification required.
• QMAP Care Specialist: High School Diploma or GED plus six months of related work experience preferred, but not required. Minimum 18 years of age required. Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification required.

Qualifications

• Care Specialist: High School Diploma or GED plus six months of related work experience preferred, but not required. Minimum 18 years of age required. Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification required.
• QMAP Care Specialist: High School Diploma or GED plus six months of related work experience preferred, but not required. Minimum 18 years of age required. Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (QMAP) Certification required.

Skills

• Valid QMAP certification required.
• Colorado Identification Card (required).
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others.

Pay

The starting wage range for the Care Specialist role is $17.00 to $17.85 per hour. The starting wage range for the QMAP Care Specialist role is $17.50-$18.38 per hour.

Schedule

• Friday-Monday 2 pm-10:30 pm Variable QMAP (Days, Evenings, Overnights)
• Friday-Monday 2 pm-10:30 pm Sunday-Thursday 2p-10:30p Tuesday-Saturday 2:00 pm-10:30 pm Variable Care (Days, Evenings, Overnights)