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 of medications throughout the process.
• Documents daily shifts and medication updates.
• 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.
• Provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

• Ability to lift, stoop, carry, turn, and assist high-risk residents.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Continuous sitting, standing, bending, and moving 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.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed course work and examinations for certification as a Resident Care Associate.
• Maintain certification as an RMA through continuing education credits.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques and competency skills evaluation.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain as per company policy.
• Understanding and practicing resident confidentiality.
• The ability to work weekends and flexible hours.
• The ability to show sincere compassion and genuine concern for residents and their families.
• Proficiency in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.

Benefits

• Full-time 2nd shift (2:30-10:30pm) including every other weekend and rotating holidays.
• Live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose – “We improve the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.”

Pay

Pay range: $18-$22 per hour.