Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintains the Medication Management Program.
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents.
• Presents medication to residents and observes ingestion or completion of other application or administration techniques.
• Monitors and reports complications, symptoms, and side effects of 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 updates and changes in the Daily Shift to Shift Communication Log.
• Demonstrates safe handling of controlled substances and reports discrepancies.
• 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 and completes incident reports.
• Follows proper infection control practices.
• Communicates accurately and factually with residents, staff, and others.
• Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Participates in and attends in-service training and education programs.
• Acts as a shift supervisor when necessary.

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.
• Able to show sincere compassion and genuine concern for seniors and their families.
• Proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
• Lives out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose.