Registered Medication Aide

About the role

We are looking for Registered Medication Aides (RMAs) to join our team at Morningside House of Spotsylvania, a leading memory care community in Fredericksburg, VA.

Responsibilities

• Administer oral and topical medications to residents as ordered by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed nurse, and in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Perform routine daily tasks required in maintaining the health, comfort and wellbeing of the residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the “five rights” of medication administration.
• Administer and record all medication given to residents based upon their specific chart.
• Take and record vital signs of residents as assigned or as required by certain medications.
• Record the administration of medications and/or treatments appropriately, utilizing the computer system to enter and reference resident information as needed.
• Observe and report any reactions and/or side effects of medications to a licensed nurse immediately.
• Administer PRN medications in accordance with state and federal regulations and consistent with facility policy.
• Ensure antiseptic techniques, good hand washing practices for infection control, and universal precautions are in place and practiced.
• Report and, when appropriate, record any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents and unusual incidents.
• Submit incident/accident reports to supervisor or Administrator within twenty-four (24) hours after their occurrence.
• Communicate with medical staff, nursing service and other department supervisors.
• Supervise care staff in the absence of nurses.
• Maintain, clean and organize the Medication Room.
• Maintain a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for resident activities.
• Attend all required training, in-service and staff meetings.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Maintain resident and staff confidentiality; treat staff and residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Comply with Resident’s Rights rules.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Medication Aide (RMA) certification required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Streak Attendance Bonus – earn up to $3,000 a year
• Referral Bonus – $750 for full-time employee referrals and $375 for part-time referrals
• Deficiency-Free Annual Survey Bonus – $100 for full-time & $50 for part-time staff
• 401K Match – company will match 50% of the first 4% (100% vested after 6 years)
• Paid Time Off – 10 days in your first year as a full-time employee & 6 days as part-time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer Paid Hospital Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Employee Exclusive Discount program by LifeMart
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events