Registered Medication Aide

TerraBella Senior Living; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Paid training and career growth opportunities

Job summary

TerraBella Senior Living is seeking a Care/Medication Technician in Salem, Virginia. The role involves providing hands-on care and emotional support to residents while ensuring a safe, comfortable environment.

The ideal candidate will help assist with daily living activities, observe and document resident conditions, and engage in medication administration under supervision. Benefits include competitive pay, comprehensive health plans, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care and support to residents.
• Maintain safety and comfort in a home-like environment.
• Assist with medication administration and observe residents.

Skills

Hands-on care

Resident engagement skills

Medication administration

Observation and documentation

Education

High School diploma/GED

Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred

Job description

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community TerraBella Salem. The role involves providing hands‑on care, physical and emotional support to residents while maintaining a safe and comfortable home‑like environment.

Responsibilities

Care Giver Responsibilities

• Responsible for a designated group of residents during the shift; knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift.
• Observes, reports and documents symptoms and conditions of residents for changes in condition such as skin, behavior, alertness, weight, dietary and participation in activities.
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly.
• Notifies supervisor and/or Health Care Coordinator if a resident has increased care needs.
• Assists with continence management and disposes of all continence products properly to ensure sanitation of resident suite and community restrooms.
• Serves and collects food trays and assists as needed; reports refusal of meals or loss of appetite.
• Maintains cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas.
• Practices good standard care precautions of cleanliness, hygiene and health.
• Helps residents maintain independence, promotes dignity and physical safety of each resident.
• Actively participates/leads and assists residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed.
• Engages residents in life skills and other life enrichment activities.
• Greets and assists all internal and external customers, guests, family members, residents, vendors and team members.
• Does resident laundry as assigned and needed.

Medication Tech Duties

• Reviews service plan to learn pertinent information about residents.
• Assists/observes medications and treatments for each resident using the medication observation record and the Six Rights of Medication Pass.
• Documents and initials form as medications are given including appropriate documentation for refusal or missed doses.
• Maintains confidentiality of all resident information including resident medication.
• Reports all resident concerns made while assisting resident with the medication to the Nurse and/or Health Care Coordinator (HCC).
• Restocks medication cart after all medication passes.
• Assists in checking medication regardless of packaging system.
• Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift.
• Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of medications and expired medications.
• Follows re-fill process for medications.
• Participates in the development of the Service Plan and monthly updates.
• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, weight, pulse and respiration rates.
• Reports occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse’s Aid certification preferred.
• High School diploma/GED.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• First Aid Certification preferred.Previous experience working with seniors preferred.

Benefits

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) with employer match, paid training and career growth opportunities, wellness‑related benefits, and additional support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE D/V

Background Screening

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of state‑mandated and/or federally required background screenings.

Job Code: 1006869