Night-Shift Medication Care Specialist (RMA)

Commonwealth Senior Living; Fincastle (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA is seeking a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) to deliver high-quality medication administration and resident care in a compassionate, compliant manner. This full-time night-shift role ensures residents receive medications safely and according to state standards.

Qualifications include RCA certification, continuing education credits, CPR/First Aid, confidentiality, weekend availability, and proficiency with basic office equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Resident Care Associate.
• Must obtain continuing education credits to maintain certification.
• Knowledge of safe medication administration techniques.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Maintain resident confidentiality.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible hours.
• Show sincere compassion for seniors and families.
• Proficient with basic office equipment.
• Live out Commonwealth Senior Living’s Noble selling purpose.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and safe delivery of the Medication Management Program.
• Administer and accurately record administration of medications as prescribed.
• Observe, record, and report complications or adverse effects.
• Document medication refusals and reasons.
• Store medications safely and maintain accountability.
• Document updates in Daily Shift to Shift Log with residents.
• Demonstrate safe handling of controlled substances and report discrepancies.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for resident safety.
• Obtain and record vital signs as indicated.

Skills

Medication administration

RCA certification

CPR & First Aid

Confidentiality

Weekend availability

Compassion for seniors

Office equipment

Education

RCA certification

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford, VA is seeking a Registered Medication Associate (RMA) to deliver high-quality medication administration and resident care in a compassionate, compliant manner. This full-time night-shift role ensures residents receive medications safely and according to state standards.

Qualifications include RCA certification, continuing education credits, CPR/First Aid, confidentiality, weekend availability, and proficiency with basic office equipment.