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!

• 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!