Certified Medication Aide - Senior Care (Flexible Hours)

Commonwealth Senior Living; Farnham (VA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) on a PRN basis to support high-quality resident care. The role focuses on medication administration, documentation, and adherence to state standards, while modeling the company’s core values as a Culture Ambassador.

The RMA will work flexible shifts, including weekends, and ensure confidentiality and safety in all medication-related tasks, with ongoing education to maintain certification.

Qualifications

• Must have certification as a Resident Care Associate.
• Must obtain continuing education credits to maintain certification.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration and competency evaluation.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willing to obtain.
• Understand and practice resident confidentiality.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours.
• Demonstrates compassion for seniors and their families.
• Proficient with basic office equipment.
• Live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and safely deliver the Medication Management Program.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures and state regulations when administering medications.
• Administer and accurately record medications as prescribed.
• Present medications and observe ingestion or completion of administration techniques.
• Observe, record, and report complications or adverse reactions; consult with the Resident Care Director as needed.
• Record effectiveness of medications promptly and accurately.
• Document refusals and reasons for non-administration.
• Store medications securely and maintain accountability.
• Monitor medication processes across shifts and update logs.
• Count and report controlled substances; address discrepancies with the Resident Care Director.
• Inspect, clean, audit, and monitor equipment and supplies for safety.
• Record vital signs during administration of medications.
• Restock medication inventories and reorder as needed.
• Document in resident records and complete incident reports as applicable.
• Follow infection control practices per OSHA standards.
• Communicate with residents and staff clearly; seek clarification from the Resident Care Director when needed.
• Provide verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment and professional demeanor.
• Attend all required in-service trainings and education programs.
• Act as shift supervisor when appropriate or directed.
• Maintain regular communication with the Resident Care Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned per job description.

Skills

Resident Care Associate certification

Medication administration knowledge

CPR & First Aid certified

Confidentiality awareness

Weekend/flexible hours

Compassion for seniors

Culture ambassador

Basic office equipment

Education

Certification as Resident Care Associate

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living is seeking a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) on a PRN basis to support high-quality resident care. The role focuses on medication administration, documentation, and adherence to state standards, while modeling the company’s core values as a Culture Ambassador.

The RMA will work flexible shifts, including weekends, and ensure confidentiality and safety in all medication-related tasks, with ongoing education to maintain certification.