Registered Medication Aide (RMA) CNA Required

LifeSpire • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

LifeSpire of Virginia - The Chesapeake is seeking a Registered Medication Aide/Nurse Aide to support its Assisted Living/Memory Care team. This part-time third-shift position is scheduled from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role provides medication administration, basic care, and assistance with residents’ activities of daily living. Team members are valued for their compassion, creativity, collaboration, and talents, and the organization offers flexible scheduling, mentoring, career pathways, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current registration in good standing as both a Medication Aide and Nurse Aide 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 patients 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.
• Successfully pass a medication administration observation at least annually.
• Provide or assist 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 the physician, using proper body mechanics.
• Use facility gait belts and mechanical devices as required.
• Assist other staff with heavy lifting and transferring, using proper equipment in accordance with policy and physicians’ orders.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Employer retirement contribution of 4.5%.
• Health savings account (HSA) match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Discounted meals.
• Appreciation events.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Growth opportunities.
• Supportive environment and leadership.
• Mentoring and career pathways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED