Compassionate Medication Care Specialist

Commonwealth Senior Living; New Baltimore (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living is hiring a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) at our New Baltimore community. The RMA delivers high-quality medication care, ensuring residents receive prescribed medications safely and with compassion, aligned to state standards.

The RMA role emphasizes confidentiality, weekend flexibility, and engagement as a Culture Ambassador, supporting residents, families, and the care team while maintaining a professional, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have successfully completed coursework and examinations to obtain certification as a Resident Care Associate.
• Continued education credits to maintain RMA certification and provide evidence as required by state regulations.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques and competency demonstrated via evaluation.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willing to obtain per policy.
• Understand and practice resident confidentiality.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours for resident care and services.
• Demonstrate compassion and genuine concern for seniors and families.
• Proficient with basic office equipment including a PC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and safe delivery of the Medication Management Program.
• Adhere to established policies and state regulations when administering medications.
• Administer and record medications for residents as prescribed by physicians.
• Present medications to residents and observe ingestion or other administration techniques.
• Observe, record, and report adverse reactions or side effects; collaborate with the Resident Care Director.
• Document on the Daily Shift Communication Log with updates, changes, concerns and follow ups.
• Demonstrate safe handling of controlled substances including shift counts and reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain equipment and supplies; report issues for repair.
• Record vital signs as indicated during medication administration.
• Restock and reorder medications from the pharmacy as needed.
• Document pertinent information in resident records and complete incident reports.
• Follow infection control practices per OSHA Blood-Borne Pathogen Standard.
• Communicate accurately with residents and staff and seek guidance when needed.
• Provide verbal encouragement and support to residents.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment; present a positive, professional demeanor.
• Attend required in-service trainings and participate in shifts as needed.
• Act as a shift supervisor when appropriate.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Resident Care Associate certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living is hiring a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) at our New Baltimore community. The RMA delivers high-quality medication care, ensuring residents receive prescribed medications safely and with compassion, aligned to state standards.

The RMA role emphasizes confidentiality, weekend flexibility, and engagement as a Culture Ambassador, supporting residents, families, and the care team while maintaining a professional, supportive environment.