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When: Every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: 511 Cedar Grove Road, Farnham VA 22460
Registered Medication Associate (RMA) Role
The RMA provides high-quality care and services to meet the overall needs of residents in a caring, consistent, individualized, and efficient manner. They assist in medication administration, ensuring compliance with state licensing and regulatory standards. The RMA is a Culture Ambassador, modeling and exemplifying the company's core values:
* We Care About People
* We Do the Right Thing
* We are Passionate, Have Fun, and Celebrate Success
* We Speak Up! It is Our Responsibility
* We Take Ownership and Add Value
* We are Respectful
Qualifications
* Successfully completed coursework and examinations to obtain certification as a Resident Care Associate.
* Maintain certification through continuing education credits as required by the state, providing evidence timely and accurately.
* Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques, demonstrated through a competency skills evaluation.
* CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain as per company policy.
* Understanding and practice of resident confidentiality.
* Ability to work weekends and flexible hours as needed.
* Sincere compassion and genuine concern for the physical and emotional needs of seniors and their families.
* Proficiency in basic office equipment, including a personal computer.
* Live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble purpose: “We improve the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.”
Primary Responsibilities
* Monitor and ensure the safe delivery of the Medication Management Program.
* Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulatory standards when administering medications.
* Accurately administer and record medications prescribed by physicians.
* Observe and document medication ingestion, reactions, and side effects, reporting to the Resident Care Director as needed.
* Determine and record medication effectiveness and document refusals and reasons.
* Store medications safely and accurately.
* Monitor medication accountability and document on the Daily Shift to Shift Communication Log.
* Handle controlled substances safely, including shift counting and discrepancy reporting.
* Inspect, clean, audit, and monitor equipment and supplies, reporting issues promptly.
* Record vital signs during medication administration as indicated.
* Manage medication inventories, reordering as necessary.
* Complete incident reports and document pertinent resident information.
* Follow infection control practices and OSHA standards.
* Communicate effectively with residents, staff, and others, seeking clarification when needed.
* Provide verbal encouragement and support to residents.
* Maintain a safe and clean environment.
* Participate in training and educational programs.
* Act as shift supervisor when appropriate.
* Maintain communication with the Resident Care Director.
* Perform other duties as assigned or listed in the job description.
Physical/Sensory Requirements
The RMA must be able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, assist high-risk residents, push medication carts, and work flexible hours. The ability to sit, stand, bend, and move continuously is required. Must be able to lift/carry 50-75 pounds. This role involves exposure to COVID-19 risks due to direct resident care.
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