Registered Medication Aide / RMA

Friendship Retirement Community • Salem, VA

38d

About The Position

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information. Friendship is seeking Registered Medication Aides to join our growing team in both Roanoke and Salem, VA. Our Registered Medication Aides provide quality nursing care to residents; implements specific procedures and programs designated by facility processes. We are a leading long-term care, rehabilitation, and assisted living community, offering a supportive work environment, excellent staffing ratios, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• RMA license in the state of Virginia required
• Adult First Aid/CPR and AED
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift/move 50+ lbs routinely

Nice To Haves

• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident admissions, transfers and discharges as instructed by licensed nurse
• Assist resident with daily personal care, bath and bathroom functions
• Maintain records of resident care and condition
• Assist resident with walking, repositioning, sitting, standing, with or without the use of medical equipment and toileting
• Measure and record vital signs, height and weight as required
• Comply with all requirements set forth in individual resident care plans utilizing the kardex for guidance
• Report any injuries, skin conditions or other changes to residents’ condition or behavior to supervisor immediately
• Prepare, serve and provide feeding assistance as necessary to include but not limited to set-up
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, as well as to maintain your license on a current status
• Ensure resident has adequate supplies and that Orbitz is utilized appropriately for tracking/charging purposes

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Coverage: additional life, accident, critical illness, short-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees