REGISTERED MEDICATION ASSOCIATE (RMA)- 3RD SHIFT
Company: Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air
Location: Richmond
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
The Registered Medication Associate (RMA) role provides high
quality care and services to meet the overall needs of residents in
a caring, consistent, individualized, and efficient manner. He or
she ensures that residents receive comprehensive care and services
by assisting them in the administration of medications, in
accordance with state licensing and regulatory standards. The
Registered Medication Associate is a Culture Ambassador who will
model the core values of the company, leading by example, and
ensure all team members exemplify the core values of the company.
--- 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
RespectfulQualifications --- This employee must have successfully
completed course work and examinations to obtain certification as a
Resident Care Associate. --- The RMA must obtain continuing
education credits as required by the state to maintain
certification as an RMA and must provide evidence of continued
certification to the community in a timely and accurate manner. ---
The -RMA must possess knowledge of safe medication administration
techniques and demonstrate this knowledge through a competency
skills evaluation. --- CPR and First Aid certified or willing to
obtain as per company policy. --- The RMA must understand and
practice resident confidentiality. --- The -RMA must have the
ability to work weekends and flexible hours as needed for resident
care and services. --- The -RMA must have the ability to show
sincere compassion and demonstrate genuine concern for the physical
and emotional needs of seniors and their families. --- Must be
proficient in basic office equipment, including a personal
computer, for the purpose of accomplishing and maintaining a high
level of job performance. --- Live out Commonwealth Senior Living's
Noble selling purpose - "We improve the lives of seniors, their
families, and each other."Areas of Primary Responsibility ---
Assists in monitoring and safe delivery of the Medication
Management Program. --- Adheres to all established policies and
procedures of Commonwealth Senior Living and state regulatory
standards when administering medications. --- Administers and
accurately records the administration of medications for residents
as prescribed by the physician. --- Presents medication to
residents and observes ingestion or completion of other application
or administration techniques. --- Observes, records, and reports
complications, symptoms of adverse actions or side effects of
medications and obtains input from the Resident Care Director, as
indicated, to ensure the optimum health and safety of the resident.
--- Determines and records effectiveness of medications in a timely
and accurate manner. --- Documents refusals of medications and
reasons why prescribed drugs are not administered as per physician
order. --- Stores medications in a safe and accurate manner. ---
Monitors medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are
taken when medications are ordered, received into the community,
administered, and reported off at change of shift. --- Documents on
the Daily Shift to Shift Communication Log each shift with resident
and medication updates, changes, concerns, and follow up. ---
Demonstrates safe handling of controlled substances including
appropriate shift counting and reporting of discrepancies or
concerns to the Resident Care Director. --- Routinely inspects,
cleans, audits, 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. --- Records and restocks medication
inventories, as needed, and requested. --- Re-orders resident
medications from pharmacy, as needed, and requested. --- Documents
pertinent information in the resident record, completes incident
reports as indicated. --- Demonstrates awareness of proper
infection control practices by using Universal Precautions and
following policies and procedures of the company, including OSHA's
Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard. --- Communicates with residents,
staff and others in an accurate and factual manner and seeks
clarification from or refers questions to Resident Care Director,
when indicated. --- Prioritizes and provides verbal encouragement
and support to residents. --- Assist in maintaining a safe and
clean environment. --- Maintains a positive and professional
demeanor toward residents, families, and associates. ---
Participates in and attends all required in-service training and
education programs as scheduled. --- Acts as a shift supervisor
when appropriate or as directed. --- Maintain regular communication
with the Resident Care Director. --- Perform other duties as
assigned or as listed in the Resident Care Associate job
description. -Physical/Sensory Requirements TheRMA must be able to
lift, stoop, carry, turn, and assist high-risk residents, push
medication carts and be willing and able to work a flexible work
schedule. The RMA must be able to sit, stand, bend, and move
continuously during work hours. Must be able to lift and/or carry
50 to 75 pounds. This position is considered a medium risk for
exposure to COVID, as it provides direct care to potential
COVID-positive residents.
Keywords: Commonwealth Senior Living at Bon Air, Charlottesville , REGISTERED MEDICATION ASSOCIATE (RMA)- 3RD SHIFT, Other , Richmond, Virginia
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