What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Medication Aide- CNA Required position at The Chesapeake - LifeSpire?
LifeSpire of Virginia - The Chesapeake is looking for a Full-Time 1st Shift RMA/CNA to support our Assisted Living/Memory Care team.
Join Us in Empowering Purposeful Living
At the heart of everything we do is a powerful mission: Empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. We envision a vibrant community where faith, wellness, and connection thrive together.
Guided by our core values—Faith, Servant Leadership, Stewardship, Integrity, Innovation, and Joy—we are committed to creating an environment where both our team and those we serve can flourish. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of something bigger, we invite you to explore a career with us.
Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, Dental
- PTO
- Employer Retirement Contribution 4.5%
- HSA Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Supportive Environment and Leadership
- Amazing residents and collaborative teams!
If you are looking to make a difference, we’d love to talk to you! Our CNA/Med Aides provide care and support to our family of residents. We provide options for flexible scheduling, so you have more time for the things that are important to you. Plus, we offer other perks such as discounted meals, appreciation events, an onsite fitness center and growth opportunities!
In addition to being responsible for providing basic care and assistance with activities of daily living, you would be an integral part of a team whose energy, compassion, creativity and talents are valued and rewarded. We want you to be the best you can be – we can do this together with work/life integration, mentoring, and career pathways.
Essential Duties:
- Administer medications in accordance with accepted practices presented in the Virginia Board of Nursing Medication Aide Regulations.
- Document in Medication Administration Record (MAR) all medications administered.
- Check and record vital signs, weights and blood sugars as ordered and record.
- Successfully pass a medication administration observation at least annually.
- Provide for or assist patients with activities of daily living as needed, including bathe/shower according to schedule, oral care, toileting, dressing, etc.
- Assist residents with transfers and ambulation as directed and ordered by the physician using proper body mechanics. Use of facility gait belts and mechanical devices is required.
- Assist other staff with heavy lifting, transferring, and use of proper equipment according to policy and physicians’ orders.
Qualifications:
- High school graduate/GED; Must be 18 years or older
- Current registration as a Medication Aide and Nurse Aide in good standing issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion
- Good collaboration and teamwork skills
- Fast and adaptive problem-solving abilities
- In-depth understanding of patient care policies and regulations
- Familiarity with symptoms and signs of improvement for a number of medical conditions
- Comfortable working with specific populations of patients, including elderly patients and those with special needs
- Physical strength and stamina
We strongly believe in our mission of empowering individuals with choices in purposeful living. Together we can make a difference for residents and their families. We look forward to welcoming YOU to our winning team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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