Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Pay range: $19-$23 per hour

Schedule

• Shifts available: 7am - 3pm; 3pm - 11pm; 11pm - 7am
• Must be able to work weekends and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services

Walk-In-Wednesday: Every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at 100 Kyle Dr. Hillsville, VA. Explore in-demand careers with representatives from each department.

About the role

The Registered Medication Associate (RMA) provides high quality care and services to meet the overall needs of residents in a caring, consistent, individualized, and efficient manner. The RMA ensures residents receive comprehensive care by assisting in the administration of medications, in accordance with state licensing and regulatory standards. The RMA is a Culture Ambassador who models the company’s core values:

• We Care About People
• We Do the Right Thing
• We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
• We Speak Up! It is Our Responsibility
• We Take Ownership and Add Value
• We are Respectful

Qualifications

• Successfully completed course work and examinations to obtain certification as a Resident Care Associate
• Must obtain continuing education credits as required by the state to maintain RMA certification and provide evidence of continued certification
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques, demonstrated through a competency skills evaluation
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain as per company policy
• Understands and practices resident confidentiality
• Ability to 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

Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring and safe delivery of the Medication Management Program
• Adheres to all established policies and procedures of Commonwealth Senior Living and state regulatory standards when administering medications
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents as prescribed by the physician
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or completion of other application or administration techniques
• 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
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are 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
• Routinely inspects, cleans, audits, and monitors equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety
• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications
• Records and restocks medication inventories, re-orders resident medications from pharmacy as needed
• 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 company policies, including OSHA’s Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard
• Communicates with residents, staff, and others in an accurate and factual manner
• Prioritizes and provides verbal encouragement and support to residents
• Assists in maintaining 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
• Maintains regular communication with the Resident Care Director
• Performs other duties as assigned or as listed in the Resident Care Associate job description

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, and assist high-risk residents
• Must be able to push medication carts
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and move continuously during work hours
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds
• This position is considered a medium risk for exposure to COVID, as it provides direct care to potential COVID-positive residents