Registered Medication Aide (RMA) CNA Required
About The Position
LifeSpire of Virginia - The Chesapeake is seeking a Registered Medication Aide/Nurse Aide to support its Assisted Living/Memory Care team. The role provides medication administration and basic resident care, including assistance with activities of daily living. The position is part-time, third shift, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Team members are part of a community focused on empowering individuals to live purposefully, guided by values of faith, servant leadership, stewardship, integrity, innovation, and joy. The organization describes a collaborative and supportive environment with flexible scheduling, mentoring, work/life integration, and career pathways.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Current registration as a Medication Aide and Nurse Aide in good standing issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy, and compassion.
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities.
- In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations.
- Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions.
- Comfort working with elderly patients and people with special needs.
- Physical strength and stamina.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications in accordance with accepted practices in the Virginia Board of Nursing Medication Aide Regulations.
- Document all administered medications in the Medication Administration Record (MAR).
- Check and record vital signs, weights, and blood sugars as ordered.
- Pass a medication administration observation at least annually.
- Provide or assist residents with activities of daily living as needed, including bathing or showering, oral care, toileting, and dressing.
- Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed and ordered by a physician, using proper body mechanics and required facility gait belts and mechanical devices.
- Assist other staff with heavy lifting and transferring, using proper equipment according to policy and physicians’ orders.
- Provide care and support to residents in the Assisted Living/Memory Care team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employer retirement contribution of 4.5%
- HSA match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Supportive environment and leadership
- Flexible scheduling
- Discounted meals
- Appreciation events
- Onsite fitness center
- Growth opportunities
- Mentoring and career pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
