Registered Medication Aide (RMA)

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking experienced and energetic RMA's to come and join our newly opened assisted living facility!

Duties include but not limited to:  

• Dispense oral, inhalation and topical medications to patients under 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, calculate medication dosages and stock 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. 
• Respects 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 an 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 overnight 7pm-7am and mornings 7am-7pm
Some weekends are REQUIRED!