Registered Medication Aide & Certified Nursing Assistant

Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

403B with match

Job summary

A leading retirement community in Virginia seeks a Registered Medication Aide & CNA to provide resident care in Assisted Living and Memory Support Units. The role, which requires a valid VA CNA license, involves taking vital signs, administering medications under supervision, and escorting residents. Full-time hours include rotating weekends with comprehensive benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Time Off. This entry-level position is ideal for compassionate individuals with experience caring for dementia patients.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid VA State CNA license.
• Registered Medication Aide license preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience working with dementia patients preferred.
• Must receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and report abnormal conditions to charge nurse.
• Escort residents to various facility locations.
• Administer medications under supervision.

Skills

Valid VA State CNA license

Experience with dementia patients

Job description

Registered Medication Aide & Certified Nursing Assistant

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg, a 5‑Star rated Continuing Care Retirement Community in Central VA, is seeking a Registered Medication Aide & CNA to join our team. Full‑time position with complete benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 403B with match, and more.

Perform a variety of resident care tasks in the Memory Support and Assisted Living Unit under the direction of the Administrator.

Hours are 7AM to 7PM with rotating weekends off and on.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs and promptly report abnormal resident conditions to the charge nurse.
• Escort/transport residents to various facility locations.
• Administer medications to residents under the supervision of a licensed nurse or pharmacist.
• Administer prescribed medications (oral, topical, and insulin injections) as scheduled on assigned units and shifts.
• Notify the charge nurse of residents requiring injections.

Requirements

• Valid VA State CNA license is required.
• Registered Medication Aide license preferred.
• Two to three years of experience working with dementia patients preferred.
• All team members must receive influenza vaccination and recommended COVID‑19 vaccines.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care