Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Position Details

Position Type: PRN
Shift: Any shift
Open Interviews: Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham VA 22460

Qualifications

• Successfully completed course work and examinations to obtain certification as a Resident Care Associate.
• Maintain certification as an RMA by obtaining continuing education credits as required by the state.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe medication administration techniques through a competency skills evaluation.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain as per company policy.
• Understand and practice resident confidentiality.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services.
• Show sincere compassion and genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of seniors and their families.
• Proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintains the Medication Management Program.
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician.
• Observes, records, and reports complications, symptoms of adverse actions or side effects of medications.
• Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Documents refusals of medications and reasons why prescribed drugs are not administered as per physician order.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner.
• Maintains accountability measures for medications ordered, received, administered, and reported off at change of shift.
• Documents on the Daily Shift to Shift Communication Log each shift with resident and medication updates, changes, concerns, and follow up.
• Demonstrates safe handling of controlled substances including appropriate shift counting and reporting of discrepancies or concerns to the Resident Care Director.
• Routinely inspects, cleans, audits, and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety.
• Reports any equipment or supply issues to the Resident Care Director for correction or repair.
• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications.
• Restocks medication inventories, as needed, and requested.
• Documents pertinent information in the resident record, completes incident reports as indicated.
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures of the company, including OSHA’s Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard.
• Communicates with residents, staff and others in an accurate and factual manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Resident Care Director, when indicated.
• Prioritizes and provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, families, and associates.
• Participates in and attends all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Acts as a shift supervisor when appropriate or as directed.
• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, and assist high-risk residents, push medication carts and be willing and able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Able to sit, stand, bend, and move continuously during work hours.
• Able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.