Medication Aide -RMA

Allegro Senior Living•Leesburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Arbor of Leesburg is seeking compassionate caregivers to join their team as Medication Aides, Med Techs, or Registered Medication Aides (RMAs). This role involves providing resident care services, including assistance with the self-administration of medication, in the Assisted Living area. The Medication Assistant will work under the supervision of the Resident Care Director and contribute to maintaining a positive physical and social environment for residents. This is an opportunity to make a difference in senior care and assisted living.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must possess current Medication Training certification.
Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience with senior adults highly preferred.
May be a Licensed or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant (NA), depending on the state requirements; if licensed or certified, must be in good standing with the state licensing or certifying agency.
Certification in CPR and first aid preferred or as required by the State.
Previous experience with computerized resident documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Able to approach all encounters with residents, associates, and visitors in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Assist residents with medications as allowed under State guidelines.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care.
Work closely with and maintain daily communications with the Resident Services associates to ensure continuity of care and services is maintained for the residents.
Participate in resident activities and lead resident activities as needed.
Meet customer service standards in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner with resident satisfaction a priority.
Other job duties assigned – see full job description.