Compassionate Night-Shift Medication Aide (RMA)

Commonwealth Senior Living; Virginia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA is seeking a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) to provide high-quality, individualized medication support for residents. The RMA will administer medications, monitor effects, and document timely updates, while adhering to state licensing standards and company policies.

This full-time role requires compassionate care, weekend availability, and proficiency with basic office equipment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Resident Care Associate completed or in progress.
• Continuing education credits required to maintain RMA certification.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques with competency evaluation.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain per policy.
• Understand and practice resident confidentiality.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours as needed.
• Sincere compassion and concern for seniors and families.
• Proficient with basic office equipment for job performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and safe delivery of the Medication Management Program.
• Administer and record medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Observe ingestion and document medication administration processes.
• Record vital signs and monitor patient responses to meds.
• Maintain accurate medication inventories and store meds safely.
• Coordinate with Resident Care Director on issues and care plans.
• Document updates in the resident care log and communicate clearly.

Skills

Compassionate care

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

Resident Care Associate certification

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA is seeking a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) to provide high-quality, individualized medication support for residents. The RMA will administer medications, monitor effects, and document timely updates, while adhering to state licensing standards and company policies.

This full-time role requires compassionate care, weekend availability, and proficiency with basic office equipment.