CNA & Medication Aide (RMA) — All Shifts + Benefits

US Lawns; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double Time on holidays

PTO with cash-out

8 Federal Holidays

Free parking

Retirement matching 403(b)

PayActiv

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Hermitage Three Chopt invites applications for a CNA/RMA role across full-time and part-time shifts in a resident care setting. The Medication Aide supports daily living activities, medication administration, and documentation in resident records.

Requirements include Virginia CNA and RMA certification, CPR/AED, and completion of a medication training program. Benefits and flexible schedules accompany a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• Certified as a Nursing Assistant in Virginia (CNA) and Register Medication Aide (RMA) REQUIRED.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Graduate of a medication training program, including insulin module and meet 54.1-34-8 Code of Virginia Requirement.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understands the implications of resident rights regarding medications, treatment decisions and confidentiality.
• Recognize emergencies and other health-threatening conditions and respond accordingly.
• Identify medication terminology and abbreviations.
• Implement standard precautions.
• Cleans and disinfects as needed.
• Properly dispose of infectious waste according to state law.
• Review administration records and Doctor’s orders.
• Maintain resident medical records while abiding by HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate the five rights of medication administration.
• Follow policy for medication administration.
• Measure and record vital signs, as indicated.
• Assist resident to administer oral medications and documentation of medication administration.
• Report to charge nurse and document a resident’s refusal to take medication.
• Document medication errors.
• Store and secure all medications.
• Maintain an inventory of medications.
• Dispose of medications according to pharmacy guidelines.
• If needed, assist residents to administer medications and treatments.
• Assist with ADLs as needed.
• Document care provided in medical record.
• Attends mandatory in-service education and completes Relias Learning in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medication knowledge

Nursing assistant experience

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (Virginia CNA)

Register Medication Aide (RMA)

CPR/AED certification

Medication training with insulin module

Job description

Hermitage Three Chopt invites applications for a CNA/RMA role across full-time and part-time shifts in a resident care setting. The Medication Aide supports daily living activities, medication administration, and documentation in resident records.

Requirements include Virginia CNA and RMA certification, CPR/AED, and completion of a medication training program. Benefits and flexible schedules accompany a team-focused environment.