Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air•Manchester, VA

2d•$20 - $24

About The Position

The Registered Medication Associate (RMA) provides high-quality care and services to meet residents’ overall needs in a caring, consistent, individualized, and efficient manner. The role helps ensure residents receive comprehensive care by assisting with medication administration in accordance with state licensing and regulatory standards. The RMA models the company’s core values as a Culture Ambassador and leads by example. The RMA supports safe medication management, administers and documents medications as prescribed, monitors residents for medication effects or complications, and communicates relevant information to residents, staff, and the Resident Care Director. The position also helps maintain a safe and clean environment, supports residents, and may act as shift supervisor when appropriate or directed. This position involves direct care to potential COVID-positive residents and is considered a medium risk for COVID exposure.

Requirements

Successfully complete coursework and examinations to obtain certification as a Resident Care Associate.
Obtain state-required continuing education credits to maintain RMA certification and provide timely, accurate evidence of continued certification to the community.
Know safe medication administration techniques and demonstrate this knowledge through a competency skills evaluation.
Be CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification as required by company policy.
Understand and practice resident confidentiality.
Be able to work weekends and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services.
Demonstrate sincere compassion and genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of seniors and their families.
Be proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
Live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose: “We improve the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.”
Be able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, and assist high-risk residents; push medication carts; and sit, stand, bend, and move continuously during work hours.
Be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring and safely delivering the Medication Management Program.
Follow company policies and procedures and state regulatory standards when administering medications.
Administer medications as prescribed and accurately record their administration.
Present medications to residents and observe ingestion or completion of other application or administration techniques.
Observe, record, and report complications, symptoms of adverse reactions, or medication side effects; obtain input from the Resident Care Director when indicated.
Determine and record medication effectiveness in a timely and accurate manner.
Document medication refusals and reasons prescribed drugs are not administered as ordered.
Store medications safely and accurately.
Monitor medication accountability when medications are ordered, received, administered, and reported off at shift change.
Document resident and medication updates, changes, concerns, and follow-up in the Daily Shift to Shift Communication Log each shift.
Handle controlled substances safely, including shift counts, and report discrepancies or concerns to the Resident Care Director.
Inspect, clean, audit, and monitor equipment and supplies for resident safety; report issues to the Resident Care Director.
Obtain, record, and report vital signs as indicated during medication administration.
Record and restock medication inventories and reorder resident medications from the pharmacy as needed and requested.
Document pertinent information in resident records and complete incident reports when indicated.
Use Universal Precautions and follow infection-control policies and procedures, including OSHA’s Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard.
Communicate accurately and factually with residents, staff, and others, and seek clarification from or refer questions to the Resident Care Director when indicated.
Prioritize and provide verbal encouragement and support to residents.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, families, and associates.
Attend required in-service training and education programs.
Act as a shift supervisor when appropriate or directed.
Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.
Perform other duties as assigned or listed in the Resident Care Associate job description.