What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reg. Medication Aide position at Lucy Corr?
If Caring is at Your Core, You Belong at Lucy Corr!
At Lucy Corr, exceptional caring is not just what we do – it’s at the core of who we are. We are looking to grow our team with professionals that share our passion for creating the best experience for our residents.
Benefits, as well as bonuses and incentives, may be based on status classification (i.e. full-time, length of service, or other applicable criteria).
Lucy Corr Employee Benefits & Perks
Financial Security
- Lucy Corr performs regular pay scale reviews and makes market adjustments accordingly. Employees may also be eligible for annual merit increases, bonuses, shift differentials, and other compensation and incentives
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS), as well as a supplemental retirement-savings program through Nationwide
- As Lucy Corr is recognized as a qualifying employer, eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
- Virginia Credit Union Membership
- Employee Discount Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Aflac Coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Group- and Optional-Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life Balance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Pay
Professional Advancement/Educational Assistance
- Nursing Scholarships
- Professional license/certification renewal reimbursements
- Free continuing education opportunities through Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
- Cross-training and Advancement Opportunities
COVID-19 Safety
Numerous COVID-19 Safety precautions are in place at Lucy Corr. They reflect current recommendations from the CDC, CMS, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
For more than 50 years, we have been committed to creating a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment for every employee, resident, and guest. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are present in every operational aspect of our loving not-for-profit continuing care facility and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Lucy Corr is a Drug-free/Smoke-free Workplace.
Assisted Living | Reg. Medication Aide
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides basic nursing, ADL Assistance and personal care services to residents.
- Prepares, administers, and documents medication and diabetic insulin checks, in adherence with nursing standards of care, and in accordance with regulations under the direction and supervision of a Licensed Nurse.
- Reads and follows daily ISP; efficiently reports incidents and changes in residents’ condition to supervising nurse; charts care provisions.
- Assists with residents’ recreational programs, as directed.
- Participates, as requested by supervisor, in ISP Conferences and provides input in the development of Individual Services Plans, when applicable.
- Complies with and promotes all rules regarding residents’ rights.
- Assists with residents’ admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assists Dining staff with residents’ food and beverage service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology, record keeping and the general principles and practices of nursing
- Ability to deliver compassionate care to the elderly population
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy while interacting with residents, family members, visitors, staff, and the general public
- Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
- Ability to work within defined time constraints
- Ability to take initiative and follow through
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and problem-solving skills
Minimum Education and Experience
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Completion of a recognized Nurse Aide Training Program & completion of Medication Administration, Insulin, Activities, CPR and First Aid courses
- Nurse Aide Certification & Registered Medication Aide Certification – current and unrestricted with the Virginia Board of Nursing
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Experience in long-term care preferred
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day.
- The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients/residents weighing over 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- Generally in an indoor setting; occasionally may perform tasks for outside activities and events.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes or airborne particles and some mechanical equipment.
- The employee may be exposed to a variety of patient conditions and elements.
- The noise level is moderate to loud.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
- This is a position in a health care setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, as well as holiday and work during inclement weather, may be required.