Registered Medication Aide (RMA)

Foundry Commercial•Charlottesville, VA

9d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Rosewood Village – Hollymead, voted one of Charlottesville's best assisted living communities, is hiring Registered Medication Aides for our Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods. Now part of the Allegro Living family, our community is investing in its care team — and that starts with hiring RMAs who lead with compassion and take pride in doing things right. If you're an RMA who wants a consistent schedule, a supportive team, and residents who know your name — not a different building every week — we'd love to meet you. The Medication Assistant is to provide resident care services including assistance with self-administration of medication, to the residents in the Assisted Living area under the supervision of the Resident Care Director (RCD) according to scheduled duties and assist in maintaining a positive physical and social environment.

Requirements

Active Virginia RMA certification in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing (required)
At least 18 years of age
Successful completion of a criminal background screening (drug-free workplace)
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

Experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care preferred
CPR/First Aid certification preferred
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

Safely administer medications and maintain accurate documentation on the MAR
Monitor residents for changes in condition and communicate with the care team
Assist residents with activities of daily living with dignity and warmth
Help create a positive, engaging environment in Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.