Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Pay

$18.00 to $24.00 per hour. $600 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time.

Schedule

• Part-time: 3pm to 11pm; every other weekend is required.
• Full-time: 11pm to 7am; every other weekend is required.

Open Interviews every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 7211 Granby Street, Norfolk VA 23505.

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 core values of the company:

• 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.
• 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 work weekends and flexible hours as needed for resident care.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner.
• Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken.
• 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 and completes incident reports as indicated.
• Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practices by using Universal Precautions.
• 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 and work a flexible work schedule.
• 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-19, as it provides direct care to potential COVID-positive residents.