Medication Aide Full-time

Job Description

The Lead Medication Technician QMAP supports the health, safety, and well-being of residents by providing high-quality personal care, administering medications according to state guidelines, and ensuring exceptional customer service. This role serves as a key support to the Care Services Director by guiding care staff, monitoring resident conditions, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This position helps create a warm, safe, and engaging environment by assisting with daily living tasks, supporting wellness and activity programs, documenting care accurately, and communicating effectively with residents, families, and team members.

 

Must have QMAP or Medication Technician certificate to be considered

 

Location: Balfour Littleton | 8160 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80123

Department: Assisted Living & Memory Care

Shift: Full-Time | 7 AM to 7 PM

Compensation: $25-$30/hour (DOE)

 

 

What will I do every day?

  • Observe and monitor residents for any changes in condition and report to Care ServicesDirector, RCC, MCC or appropriate physician
  • Learn resident preferences for opportunities to provide exemplary customer services, exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
  • Effectively supervise departmental operations on a day-to-day basis under the guidance of the Care Services Director, Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) or Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC)
  • Supervise resident assistants
  • Interacts with families and other visitors
  • Interacts with peers and supervisors about resident concerns
  • Assist or provide supervision for residents performing activities of daily living (i.e. shaving, oral hygiene, bathing, nail care, dressing, etc.)
  • Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find appropriate associate to assist
  • Perform the following tasks: vital signs, weight, diabetic testing and/or insulin injections (if state allowed), medication assistance, ambulation, and activities
  • Support, lead and participate in resident-centered wellness programs
  • Work toward maintaining each resident’s self-respect, personal dignity, and personal safety
  • Assist resident assistants as needed and whenever primary supervisory tasks are completed
  • Assist with resident assistants’ scheduling and assignments
  • Track supplies that are needed and communicate to Care Services Director, RCC or DCC
  • Work as part of the team within your department and across the community
  • Present required new hire training and ongoing skills training for associates and maintain appropriate documentation
  • Provide daily associate recognition and appreciation
  • Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
  • Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
  • Support continuous improvement
  • Perform other related duties as required

 

What will I need to be successful in this role?

  • Bring a smile to work every day
  • Be a great team player
  • High school education preferred
  • Nursing assistant course (State-approved, if required)

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

  • Must be 21 years of age (or meet State requirements)
  • Must meet the minimum requirements of those supervised
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed
  • Med Tech/Qmap certification 

 

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

  • Competitive pay
  • A free meal per shift
  • Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
  • Matching 401k (Full-time only)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
  • Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

 

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

 

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process which includes: successfully passing a drug screen, TB test, Background check and Physical Exam (all paid for by us).

 

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

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