Medication Lead – Memory Care We are hiring an experienced QMAP ready to lead with care. Join a team where Care is Wrapped in Kindness. At Applewood Our House, memory care is personal. We serve residents with dementia in a calm, home-like environment where integrity, compassion, and adaptability guide every decision we make. At Applewood, you aren't just a staff member. You are a trusted leader within a small, dedicated household team. We're looking for an experienced QMAP who wants to take the next step: someone who sets the standard for medication safety, supports and mentors fellow caregivers, and brings a presence that feels like family. The Applewood Difference - A True Home: Lead in a calm, residential environment, with no long, cold hospital hallways.
- Deep Connections: Know your residents well and help guide their care with a consistent, familiar team.
- Professional Integrity: Oversee medication practices with precision and care, supported by a leadership team that values safety and integrity.
- Room to Grow: Step into a leadership role where your experience and judgment are recognized.
Responsibilities - Medication Oversight: Lead and monitor medication administration to ensure full compliance with Colorado regulations.
- Records and Audits: Review MARs and medication records for accuracy, conduct routine audits, and correct discrepancies promptly.
- Pharmacy Coordination: Manage medication orders, refills, deliveries, and storage, and communicate with pharmacies, physicians, and families as needed.
- Controlled Substances: Maintain accurate counts and secure handling of controlled medications.
- Team Support and Training: Train, mentor, and support QMAPs and caregivers in safe medication practices.
- Dignified Personal Care: Provide hands-on assistance with ADLs in a gentle, respectful manner when needed.
- Dementia Support: Recognize and respond to the unique needs of residents with dementia with patience and grace.
- Communication: Observe, document, and report changes in resident condition, behavior, or medication response to leadership.
Requirements - Certification: Valid Colorado QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) is required.
- Experience: At least [1–2] years of experience as a QMAP required; memory care or assisted living experience strongly preferred.
- Leadership: Prior lead, trainer, or supervisory experience preferred.
- Attention to Detail: Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Reliability: Must be dependable and committed to a consistent schedule.
If you're ready to bring your medication expertise and leadership to a place that feels like home instead of a "big box" facility, we want to meet you. Locations:
Arvada - 6435 Garrison St., Arvada CO 80004
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