QMAP
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living·Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living·Wheat Ridge, Colorado
The QMAP provides direct care to elderly residents, including administering routine and PRN medications and assisting with activities of daily living. Additionally, the role involves performing housekeeping duties, preparing meals, and documenting resident status in communication logs.
A person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions as a Caregiver in Rocky Mountain Assisted Living homes under the direction, instruction and supervision of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living House Manager, Wellness Director, Resident Care Coordinator and Executive Director.
1. Must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the elderly 2. Ability to carry our written and verbal directions and to read and write. 3. Current QMAP Certification 4. Current 1st Aid Certification 5. 18 years of age or older 6. High School Diploma or GED 7. At least 1 year experience providing care to the elderly or persons with disabilities LINE OF AUTHORITY: Reports directly to House Manager
1. Assists residents with activities of daily living in accordance with resident’s care plan and RMAL policies and procedure. 2. Understands, adheres to, and promotes RMAL policies and procedures. 3. Understands, adheres to, and promotes Resident Rights 4. Administers routine and PRN medications in accordance with Colorado State Health Department regulations and Rocky Mountain Assisted Living policies. 5. Communicates directly with assigned house manager, wellness director, and director of resident care. This includes but is not limited to reporting changes in resident condition. 6. Follows activities calendar, prepares, and conducts activities. Ensures a minimum of one activity is being completed each shift. 7. Reports all items that are running low in the home to the House Manager. 8. Performs housekeeping duties throughout home. Ensures the home is clean and tidy at all times. This includes but is not limited to room cleans, daily and as needed bed making, trash removal from resident rooms and common areas every shift and as needed, cleaning the common areas and bathrooms and the kitchen between each meal and as needed. 9. Participates in all required orientation, training, competency, and in-service programs as scheduled and necessary per RMAL policy. 10. Documents in the 24-hour communication log, activity log, and MAR prior to leaving every shift. Documents in a professional and objective manner. 11. Maintains a positive and professional attitude while representing Rocky Mountain Assisted Living during interactions with families, physicians, outside vendors and other employees. 12. Adheres to safe food practices while preparing scheduled meals. Follows weekly menu when preparing all meals. Communicates with the house manager when there are issues related to the menu such as food supply shortages, recipe availability, or family or resident concerns with meals.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in elderly or disability care. Required certifications include current QMAP and First Aid certifications.
Market context
In Colorado, QMAP roles are commonly in demand in assisted living, memory care, and other care settings that need medication support from staff with state-approved credentials. These jobs can be competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold a Colorado-approved QMAP designation and can meet basic physical and communication requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your QMAP status and highlight any direct medication-administration experience in your application.
