Registered Medication Associate (R.M.A.)
Company: Commonwealth Senior Living
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Registered Medication Associate (R.M.A.)
US-VA-Portsmouth
Job ID: 2022-11119
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 2
Category: Resident Care
Commonwealth Senior Living at Churchland House
Overview
Do you have a sincere passion for working with seniors and a love
of keeping them healthy? Our Registered Medication Associates (RMA)
do too! Our direct care team cares for our residents in a number of
ways including personal needs, grooming and hygiene, housekeeping,
laundering, social interactions, and meals. The main objective of
this position ensures that residents receive comprehensive care and
services by assisting them in the administration of medications.
Team members must possess a big heart and a need to serve while you
monitor the residents' comfort and respond to their physical and
emotional needs.
This position is one of the steps in becoming a nurse and this
position can grow into leadership opportunities at our communities.
Team members can pursue a nursing education and Commonwealth Senior
Living will assist with paying for education and providing
training! Career growth into Assistant Resident Care Director or
Resident Care Director is possible. Our company even boasts several
Executive Directors who began their careers in this role!
Commonwealth Senior Living is a recognized leader in senior living,
employing around 2,000 associates, and is a two consecutive year
recipient of the Great Place to Work certification!
Commonwealth Senior Living requires COVID vaccination for all
employees.
Responsibilities
Administers and accurately records the administration of
medications for residents as prescribed by the physician in
accordance with established policies and procedures of Commonwealth
Senior Living and applicable state/federal regulations. Observes,
records and reports to the Resident Care Director, or designee,
symptoms and conditions of residents that could be related to
medication interactions, adverse drug reactions or medication side
effects.
Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely and
accurate manner as required by state and federal regulations and
provides and promotes resident's rights during the administration
of medications.
Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner in accordance with
established policies and procedures of Commonwealth Senior and
applicable state/federal regulations.
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are
taken when medications are ordered, received into the community,
administered and at change of shift as required by policies and
procedures of Commonwealth Senior Living and applicable
state/federal regulations.
Routinely inspects, cleans and monitors equipment and supplies to
ensure resident safety. Reports any equipment or supply issues to
the Resident Care Director for correction or repair.
Obtains, records and reports vital signs as indicated during the
administration of medications.
Demonstrates awareness of proper infection control practice by
using Universal Precautions and following policies and procedures
of the company, including OSHA's Blood-borne Pathogen Standard.
Communicates to residents, staff and others in accurate and factual
manner and seeks clarification from or refers questions to Resident
Care Director when indicated.
Perform other duties as assigned or as listed in the Certified
Nurse Assistant job description.
Qualifications
Caring about people. Previous work with seniors would be
fantastic!
Drive for doing the right thing and seeing things through to the
end
Passionate about a job well done, having fun, and celebrating
success
Confident to speak up
Great listener
Takes ownership and adds value - seeks to improve something every
single day!
Consistently exhibits respect in all interactions
Ability and desire to provide exceptional customer service
Impeccable attention to detail
Possessing your state CMA/RMA (Certified/Registered Medication
Aide) certification would be ideal
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Keywords: Commonwealth Senior Living, Portsmouth , Registered Medication Associate (R.M.A.), Other , Portsmouth, Virginia
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