Registered Medication Associate; RMA

Overview

Shift: Full-time; 3pm - 11pm or 11pm - 7am. Walk-In-Wednesday events occur Wednesdays from 10am-12pm at the community location to explore in-demand careers with representatives from each department.

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. The RMA assists in the administration of medications in accordance with state licensing and regulatory standards. The RMA is a Culture Ambassador who will model the core values of the company and ensure the team exemplifies these values.

• 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 other administration techniques.
• Observes, records, and reports complications or adverse effects of medications and collaborates with the Resident Care Director as needed.
• 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 and maintains proper medication accountability.
• Monitors medications to ensure appropriate accountability during ordering, receipt, administration, and shift changes.
• Documents resident and medication updates, changes, concerns, and follow-up on the Daily Shift to Shift Communication Log.
• Demonstrates safe handling of controlled substances, including shift counting and reporting discrepancies or concerns to the Resident Care Director.
• Inspects, cleans, audits, and monitors equipment and supplies for resident safety; reports issues for correction or repair.
• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs as indicated during medication administration.
• Records and restocks medication inventories as needed; re-orders medications from the pharmacy as needed.
• Documents pertinent information in the resident record and completes incident reports as indicated.
• Practices proper infection control, including Universal Precautions and OSHA standards.
• Communicates with residents, staff and others in an accurate and factual manner; seeks clarification from or refers questions to the Resident Care Director when indicated.
• Prioritizes and provides verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment and maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, families, and associates.
• Participates in required in-service training and education programs as scheduled.
• Acts as a shift supervisor when appropriate or as directed.
• Maintains regular communication with the Resident Care Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned or listed in the Resident Care Associate job description.

• Must have successfully completed coursework 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 and provide evidence timely to the community.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques and demonstrated competency through a skills evaluation.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain per company policy.
• Understanding and practice of resident confidentiality.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours as needed for resident care and services.
• Ability to show sincere compassion and concern for the physical and emotional needs of seniors and their families.
• Proficiency with basic office equipment, including a personal computer, for job performance.
• Live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose: “We improve the lives of seniors, their families, and each other.”

The RMA must be able to lift, stoop, carry, turn, assist high-risk residents, push medication carts, and work a flexible schedule. The role requires sitting, standing, bending, and continuous movement; ability to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds. This position has a medium risk exposure for COVID due to direct resident care.