PT QMAP Evening and NOC Shift Senior Living Community Old Town $500 Sign on Bonus!

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States • Part-time • $500 Sign on Bonus

About the role

At MorningStar Senior Living, we seek great hearts—people who care and want to do work that matters. We select individuals who believe that the most satisfying life is outward-bound and rooted in servant-leadership. As a Med Care Manager/QMAP, you will administer, pour, pass, and document all routinely prescribed medications per physician orders under the direction of the Wellness Director and as approved by the State Medication Administration Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document regularly prescribed medications per the Medication Administration record, observing the five rights for safe administering of meds and per physician orders.
• Order medications from the pharmacy 7 days prior to running out to ensure residents always have medications available; notify the Wellness Director within 24 hours if medications do not arrive.
• Immediately document in the resident's medical record after administering medication; date and initial the bubble pack after taking the medication from it.
• Observe and report to the licensed nurse any reactions and side effects of medication administered to residents.
• Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change vital signs as ordered by the Physician or Wellness Director.
• Administer PRN medications per physician order.
• Report any medication error to the Wellness Director immediately.
• Assist with development and review of the resident's care plan in conjunction with other disciplines.
• Ensure residents' privacy, respect, and dignity.
• Detect, correct, and report unsafe conditions which may result in harm to a resident.
• Assure physical comfort, safety, and mental well-being of residents.
• Assist in daily care and treatment of residents, including toileting, grooming, bathing, feeding, dressing, observing intake of food, care of hair and nails, moving residents, and responding to calls.

Requirements

• Demonstration of our Core Values: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, Respect.
• License/Certification: Successful completion of state-approved Medication Administration training; First Aid certification as required by ALF regulations; QMAP in the state of CO.
• Education/Experience: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer previous experience in healthcare, must have experience working in Assisted Living or Memory Care with a good work record, and experience administering medication in an assisted living setting.
• Must be capable of making decisions with the interest of the residents at heart and supportive of company policies and decisions.
• Continuing Education: As required by law; must attend monthly in-service education and training within the community.
• Must be able to read and write English; interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procurement manuals; and effectively communicate in English.
• Must have good communication skills and follow written and oral directions.
• Provide maximum resident-care services within defined limits; show good judgment in recognizing symptoms indicative of a resident's change in condition.
• Work with licensed nurses; be aware of limitations and not exceed them.
• Perform medication administration functions; knowledge of required Medication Administration Procedures.
• Good understanding of universal precautions to avoid infection of residents, self, or contamination of equipment and supplies.
• Minimum three years' experience in senior living preferred; passion to work with seniors and previous experience with an Assisted Living community.

Pay

Pay Range: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule

• Fri-Sat: 2pm - 10pm
• Fri-Sat: 10pm - 6am

Benefits

• Health Insurance offerings such as medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Other Insurance offerings such as life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401k plan with matching.
• HSA options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and birthday.
• Career development programs and opportunity for advancement.
• Charitable and philanthropic opportunities.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Free shift meal.

Team members who are scheduled to work 24 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits; families of said team members will also be eligible.