Registered Medication Aide

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and energetic RMA to come and join our assisted living facility!

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
• Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses. 
• Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculating medication dosages, and stocking the medication cart. 
• Recording medication administration according to agency procedure. 
• Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs. 
• Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training. 
• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations. 
• Performs tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner. 
• Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare. 
• Respect client rights.
• Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare. 
• Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others. 
• Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently. 
• Have experience working with MAR and laptops. 

Qualifications:

• Must be registered with the state as a Registered Medication Aide.
• Must pass state background check and drug screening.
• CPR/BLS, First Aid, TB, RMA certification.
• Must have experience.

Pay is negotiable (depending on experience).

Looking for 2 Overnight RMA's 7pm-7am willing to wok an alternating schedule.

Every other weekend is REQUIRED!