Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Areas of Primary Responsibility

• Maintains the Medication Management Program.
• Administers and accurately records the administration of medications for residents.
• 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, audits, and monitors equipment and supplies.
• Obtains and records vital signs during medication administration.
• Restocks medication inventories and reorders medications as needed.
• Documents pertinent information in the resident record and completes incident reports.
• 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

• Lifts, stoops, carries, turns, assists high-risk residents, pushes medication carts, and works a flexible work schedule.
• Sits, stands, bends, and moves continuously during work hours.
• Lifts and/or carries up to 75 pounds.
• Exposure to COVID, providing direct care to potential COVID-positive residents.

Qualifications

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