Registered Medication Associate (RMA)

Position 2nd shift 3pm to 11pm with rotating weekends. Overview 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 Respectful Qualifications 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. Present medication to residents and observe ingestion or completion of other application or administration techniques. Observe, record, and report complications, symptoms of adverse actions or side effects of medications and obtain input from the Resident Care Director, as indicated, to ensure the optimum health and safety of the resident. Determine and record effectiveness of medications in a timely and accurate manner. Document refusals of medications and reasons why prescribed drugs are not administered as per physician order. Store medications in a safe and accurate manner. Monitor medications to ensure adequate accountability measures are taken when medications are ordered, received into the community, administered, and reported off at change of shift. Document on the Daily Shift to Shift Communication Log each shift with resident and medication updates, changes, concerns, and follow up. Demonstrate safe handling of controlled substances including appropriate shift counting and reporting of discrepancies or concerns to the Resident Care Director. Routinely inspect, clean, audit, and monitor equipment and supplies to ensure resident safety. Report any equipment or supply issues to the Resident Care Director for correction or repair. Obtain, record, and report vital signs as indicated during the administration of medications. Record and restock medication inventories, as needed, and requested. Re-order resident medications from pharmacy, as needed, and requested. Document pertinent information in the resident record, complete incident reports as indicated. Demonstrate 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. Communicate with residents, staff and others in an accurate and factual manner and seek clarification from or refer questions to Resident Care Director, when indicated. Prioritize and provide verbal encouragement and support to residents. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment. Maintain a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, families, and associates. Participate in and attend all required in-service training and education programs as scheduled. Act 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 The RMA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids