Medication Aide (RMA)-Day shift

White Birch Communities; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Company-matched retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

White Birch Communities is seeking a Day Shift Medication Aide (RMA) at our Rockingham location to provide resident care and medication administration. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, bathing, eating, and toileting, with emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate will hold a Registered Medication Aide license, CNA/DCA certification, and have prior health care experience in hospital or assisted living.

Qualifications

• Registered Medication Aide license required.
• CNA license or DCA certification preferred.
• Experience in hospital/assisted living with references preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and daily living assistance (bathing, toileting, dressing).
• Administer medications and monitor residents' health needs.
• Assist with meals, hygiene, and mobility; support comfort and safety.

Skills

Medication administration

Customer service

Lifting 75 pounds

Education

Registered Medication Aide license

CNA license or DCA certification

Job description

White Birch Communities is looking for one day shift Medication Aide (RMA) to join our team at our Rockingham location. The RMA will not only administer medication to residents, but also provide nursing care to patients and assist them in daily activities such as bathing, eating, and toileting. Evening shift medication aides start at $17/hour r+$2 sift differential.

The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, punctual, and enjoys helping others. This person must be reliable, empathetic, and be able to work with all types of people.

Responsibilities:

• Patient care – Instill confidence and trust in patients in a competent and caring manner. Provide hygiene and daily living assistance. This could include toileting, bathing, and assisting patients with showers. Support the patient with meals as needed. Ambulate, turn, and position patients as required.
• Medical needs – Check vital signs and weight. Perform sugar tests and specimen collection.
• Professional development – Maintain any specialized training and, if applicable, perform additional and specialized tasks pertinent to the assigned patient or area.

Requirements:

• Registered Medication Aide license
• CNA license or DCA certification
• Previous hospital, assisted living or other related health care experience with acceptable references preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds at times

About White Birch Communities:

White Birch Communities is an assisted living community dedicated to giving our residents a safe, home-like environment. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes compassionate care and a sense of family for not only our residents, but also our employees.

White Birch Communities benefits include

• health and dental insurance
• company-matched retirement plan
• paid vacation and holidays