Registered Medication Associate - RMA
Company: Commonwealth Senior Living
Location: Abingdon
Posted on: June 26, 2022
Job Description:
Registered Medication Associate - RMAUS-VA-AbingdonJob ID:
2022-11723Type: Regular Full-Time# of Openings: 3Category: Resident
CareCommonwealth Senior Living at AbingdonOverviewThe Registered
Medication Associate ensures that residents receive comprehensive
care and services by assisting them in the administration of
medications. Registered Medication Associates must possess a big
heart and a need to serve while you monitor the residents' comfort
and respond to their physical and emotional needs. Benefits:
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Health Savings
Accounts
- 401k available to all Commonwealth Senior Living
associates
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Fund
- Various Shifts
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Discounts ProgramsResponsibilities
- 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
- Possessing your state CMA/RMA (Certified/Registered Medication
Aide) certification would be ideal but not required. Commonwealth
Senior Living will provide paid training to get you
certified.Commonwealth Senior Living requires COVID vaccination for
all employees. Commonwealth Senior Living is a recognized leader in
senior living, employing around 2,000 associates, and is a four
consecutive year recipient of the Great Place to Work
certification! PI181889813
Keywords: Commonwealth Senior Living, Asheville , Registered Medication Associate - RMA, Other , Abingdon, North Carolina
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