Registered Medication Aide

About the role

Join us at Lakewood where we impact lives and build careers! We are a regional leader in senior care and are located in the west end of Richmond.

Essential Duties

• Administer medications in accordance with accepted practices presented in the Virginia Board of Nursing Medication Aide Regulations.
• Document in Medication Administration Record (MAR) all medications administered.
• Check and record vital signs, weights and blood sugars as ordered and record.
• Successfully pass a medication administration observation at least annually.
• Provide for or assist patients with activities of daily living as needed, including bathe/shower according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
• Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed and ordered by the physician using proper body mechanics. Use of facility gait belts and mechanical devices is required.
• Assist other staff with heavy lifting, transferring, and use of proper equipment according to policy and physicians’ orders.

Qualifications

• High school graduate/GED; Must be 18 years or older
• Current registration as a Medication Aide and Nurse Aide in good standing issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills
• Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
• In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
• Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions
• Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs
• Physical strength and stamina

Benefits

• Compensation based on experience
• Early access to earned wages before payday!
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement
• Generous PTO plan
• Supportive environment to grow your career
• 4.5% dollar for dollar match on our 403B
• First dollar generous contributions to HSA accounts plus a match!
• Amazing residents, team members, and leaders!