Registered Medication Aide - Premier Healthcare Service
Chesapeake, VA 23323
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced and energetic RMA to come and join our assisted living facility!
Duties include but are not limited to:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Dispense oral, inhalation, and topical medications to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse unless otherwise allowed by state law.
- Observe patients for drug reactions and report any problems to the nurses.
- Performing tasks associated with medication administration, including patient vital signs, calculating medication dosages, and stocking the medication cart.
- Recording medication administration according to agency procedure.
- Assists the nurse in providing care to clients, which includes observation and reporting of client needs.
- Recognizes and performs tasks according to level of education and training.
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own performance according to state laws and regulations.
- Performs tasks in an ethical, legal, and caring manner.
- Performs tasks safely and effectively to assure client comfort and welfare.
- Respect client rights.
- Protects confidential client information unless otherwise required to promote client safety and welfare.
- Follows federal, state, and agency regulations to protect own health and that of others.
- Seeks guidance from the nurse as needed to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
- Have experience working with MAR and laptops.
Qualifications:
- Must be registered with the state as a Registered Medication Aide
- Must pass state background check and drug screening
- CPR/BLS, First Aid, TB, RMA certification
- Must have experience
Pay is negotiable (depending on experience)
Looking for 2 Overnight RMA's 7pm-7am willing to wok an alternating schedule
Every other weekend is REQUIRED!
Source : Premier Healthcare Service
