Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintains the Medication Management Program.
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications.
• Observes, records, and reports complications related to medications.
• Determines and documents the effectiveness of medications.
• Documents refusals of medications and reasons for non-administration.
• Stores medications safely and accurately.
• Maintains accountability measures for medications.
• Documents daily shift-to-shift communication logs.
• Demonstrates safe handling of controlled substances.
• Inspects, cleans, and audits equipment and supplies.
• Obtains and records vital signs during medication administration.
• Restocks and reorders resident medications.
• Documents pertinent information in the resident record.
• Communicates with residents, staff, and others accurately and factually.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Participates in in-service training and education programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed course work and examinations for certification as a Resident Care Associate.
• Maintains continuing education credits to keep certification as an RMA.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain as per company policy.
• Understands and practices resident confidentiality.
• Able to work weekends and flexible hours.
• Shows sincere compassion and genuine concern for residents and their families.
• Proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
• Lives out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, assist high-risk residents, push medication carts, and 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.
• Medium risk for exposure to COVID due to direct care to potential COVID-positive residents.