1851 Harrogate Dr, Salem, VA 24153, USA Req #1438

Founded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer’s and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means. Visit friendship.us for more information.

Friendship is searching for a qualified and self-motivated Registered Medication Aide (RMA) to join our organization on a full-time basis. The ideal Medication Aide will be extremely detail-oriented and possess in-depth knowledge of patient procedures. Providing patient care is a vital part of this job which is whyexcellent communication and interpersonal skills are needed.

Full-Time RMA Sign On Bonus - Upon hire you are eligible for $1,000 paid out in equal installments beginning our your first paycheck continuing every paycheck until you have reached 6 months of employment.

Shifts available:

Full Time - 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. including every other weekend
Full Time - 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. including every other weekend

Dispense resident medications as indicated by individual care plan schedules; document medications on the MAR including PRN’s and their effectiveness

Record all medications dispensed on flow sheets, notes, and charts in an informative and descriptive manner

Assist resident daily with getting in/out of bed, grooming, meals, dressing, and other assigned ADL’s

Complete monthly resident summaries; notes changes in development or care needs

Evaluate and record vital signs, BP, TPR’s and WT’s

Submit medications for reorder each shift, as needed

Follow all infection control policies, procedures and processes before, during and after performing any service for a resident

Ensure changes in resident condition, including injuries of an unknown source and skin tears are reported to the DON as a mandated reporter

Assist with basic clean-up of resident room; empty trash, gather soiled linens and clothing for laundry

Encourage resident to participate in activities and assist with activities as needed

Participate in fire drills and emergency preparedness activities per facility policy

Adhere to HIPAA regulations to maintain resident confidentiality

Qualifications:

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully withpersonnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public

Must have knowledge of and an interest in geriatrics; and must have a good understanding of medical terminology

Beable to follow written and oral instructions

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required

Adult First Aid/CPR and AED

Registered Medication Aide, in accordance with the laws of the state

Certified Nurse Aide in state of Virginiaor NA Certificate
Experience in a long-term care/nursing facility preferred

Benefits for full time positions include:

401(k) retirement plan along with employer match
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Life Insurance
Education Assistance
Voluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)
Employee Assistance Program

Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

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