COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATE B/MEDICATION AIDE - NELSON (FULL TIME)

About the role

This position provides services to residents at Town Creek Assisted Living facility, ensuring safe conditions and general care and supervision. The incumbent reports to the Nursing Coordinator and follows standard practices, referring questionable situations to the supervisor. Work is performed in accordance with professional ethics, state quality assurance standards, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services regulations, Department of Social Services regulations, and Region Ten policies. Position located at 393 Front Street, Lovingston, VA 22949.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to residents of Town Creek Assisted Living facility.
• Maintain safe conditions for consumers and provide general care and supervision.
• Report to the Nursing Coordinator and follow standard practices, referring questionable situations to the supervisor.
• Analyze facts and determine appropriate actions using a wide range of procedures within limits of standard practice.
• Adhere to applicable professional ethics, state quality assurance standards, DBHDS and DSS regulations, and Region Ten policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Medication Aide (RMA) license preferred, or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Direct Care certificate/NA/CNA or equivalent.
• One (1) year of direct care work experience in a long‑term care facility preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in an assisted living facility or medical office preferred.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (VA DMV).
• Certificate of valid personal automobile insurance if using personal vehicle for Region Ten business.
• Obtain First Aid training, CPR certification, and medication management training.

Skills

• Knowledge of: characteristics of severe mental illness and mental illness with substance use disorder; psychosocial rehabilitation principles and techniques; counseling techniques; crisis prevention and management; skills training techniques; consumer rights; HIPAA; behavior management; procedures for preventing, diffusing and managing aggression; medication management; emergency procedures; community resources; standard ALF operating procedures; First Aid and CPR; record keeping.
• Skills in: written and oral communication; monitoring resident mental status; observing medication effects; identifying alcohol/drug abuse; counseling/relating to a wide array of consumers with serious mental illness; recognizing and responding to medical emergencies; supervising/organizing consumers; crisis intervention; non‑punitive techniques for managing difficult behavior; record keeping; problem solving.
• Abilities to: make sound and safe decisions regarding behavior management, health needs, and emergencies; perform work assignments with little or no direct supervision; analyze consumer needs and respond appropriately; conduct community and recreational skills training programs; de‑escalate and manage aggressive persons; demonstrate positive regard for consumers and their families;