Registered Medication Assistant — Compassionate Senior Care

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Telehealth

Wellness programs

Faith-driven culture

Job summary

Legacy Senior Living seeks a Registered Medication Assistant to join our compassionate wellness team in Virginia. You will administer medications, verify the six rights, and document actions while supporting residents’ independence and safety on every shift.

You will collaborate with nurses and care staff to provide person-centered care, explain medications to residents, monitor for adverse reactions, and uphold infection control and privacy standards in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving to older adults
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Desire to work with older adults
• Required medication training
• Integrity

Responsibilities

• Follow the six rights of medication administration—right resident, right drug, right dosage, right time, right route, and right documentation—every single time.
• Verify the six rights three times: when removing the medication, immediately before administration, and immediately after.
• Administer or assist with medications according to each resident’s MAR while maintaining confidentiality and resident dignity.
• Document all medication actions clearly and accurately, including doses given, held, refused, or discontinued.
• Maintain a clean, organized medication cart/cabinet and ensure it is stocked as needed.
• Provide resident treatments and follow individual service plans as directed.
• Report any medication errors or concerns honestly and immediately in accordance with policy.
• Deliver compassionate, individualized care aligned with Legacy’s philosophy and resident rights.

Job description

Legacy Senior Living seeks a Registered Medication Assistant to join our compassionate wellness team in Virginia. You will administer medications, verify the six rights, and document actions while supporting residents’ independence and safety on every shift.

You will collaborate with nurses and care staff to provide person-centered care, explain medications to residents, monitor for adverse reactions, and uphold infection control and privacy standards in all interactions.