QMAP

Qualified Medication Administrator (QMAP)

Senior Housing Options, Inc., a non-profit providing affordable, safe housing and care for seniors and people with disabilities, has a great opportunity for QMAPs or PCPs to join our team. We will train and pay for you to be a qualified medication administrator if you do not currently have that qualification. If you enjoy caring for others, working for a non-profit, and having a mission that you can believe in, then join our professional team at Senior Housing Options! We provide a person-centered environment for older adults and persons with disabilities. Bathing, personal care, housekeeping, laundry and assisting with meal services are some of the duties you would be assisting with. To administer medications according to Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment training, provide residents with routine daily care in accordance with established procedures, and ensure a safe, comfortable home environment is maintained for residents.

Practice safe administration of medication via multiple routes using written physician orders according to the six rights of medication administration taught in the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment QMAP Training Course and the Assisted Living policies and procedures

Perform vital signs as ordered and follow prescribed parameters in administering medications

Maintain security of all medications and ensure that controlled drugs are kept under double lock and counted between each shift according to policies and procedures

Reorder medications as needed or notify the designated staff member using appropriate protocols when there is a need for reordering medications

Accurately report medication refusals to designated supervisor and notify physician as directed for refusal of critical medications

Create medication error incident report for all errors in administering medications that are made or discovered

Always respect resident rights, and report concerns to a supervisor

Perform fundamental duties of resident care not requiring a licensed nurse, and based on assignment and resident needs, such as bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, undressing, and other activities of daily living

Document all personal care using systems and protocols provided by supervisor

Observe and communicate resident changes in condition to supervisor and report on all actions taken with resident care

Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers

Clean resident rooms, linens, clothing and equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers per schedule, and maintain daily orderliness in resident living areas and shared areas

Assist with resident activities, including onsite events and trips away from the property, when requested by Activities Director

Respect resident privacy and maintain confidentiality of resident information

Observe and follow all safety protocols and fire and emergency plans

Keep work areas and carts clean, organized and orderly

Engage in appropriate, careful and efficient use of equipment and resources to minimize costs.

Assist with dining setup and cleanup for meals and snacks

Communicate all important information to incoming shift, and work together as a team to ensure the best quality resident care possible

Other duties as assigned

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs comfortably. Comfortable using and climbing on step stools. Certain activities may require repetitive movements including climbing, crawling, crouching, pulling, pushing. Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays. May be called during off hours to respond to emergency or unusual situations.

Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing, including the ability to provide non-technical assistance in a simple, straightforward manner. Demonstrate sensitivity to the concerns of residents and a commitment to dealing fairly with all. Friendly, professional demeanor, positive disposition, tactful, patience and high ethical character even while dealing with difficult or upset residents. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; attention to detail. Intermediate computer knowledge and typing skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Respect for privacy and ability to maintain confidentiality of resident care information. Enjoys community involvement, resident interaction, and public representation of the organization. Bilingual a plus.

Training and designation as Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) through program approved by the State of Colorado Department of Health. Read, write, speak and understand the English language. Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook. This role is considered full-time and works 40 hours per week during scheduled shifts as needed.