What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Medication Aide - Flex position at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.?
Description
VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.
We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.
RMA POSITION SUMMARY:
- Is your favorite part about being a Registered Medication Aide (RMA) building relationships with residents? Team members working in Crestwood, VMRC’s Assisted Living neighborhoods, agree with you! As a RMA, you will encourage residents to maintain their independence and use freedom of choice while also assisting them with activities of daily living that they may not be able to perform independently. You will also assist residents with self-administration or staff administration of medication. As a RMA, you will be a part of a team who works together to bring joy and fun to their neighborhoods in both big and small ways that engage residents and staff alike.
PAY RATE:
- Based upon previous experiences and qualifications, the RMA starting base rate of pay is $16.15 - $21.21 per hour
- $2.00 shift premium per hour when scheduled to work from 2:00PM - 6:00AM, all days
- $2.00 weekend premium per hour when scheduled to work any shift (6:00AM Saturday through 6:00AM Monday)
BENEFITS:
- Benefit-eligible employees are eligible for benefits on date of hire!
- Positions scheduled 60 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) are eligible for all benefits; positions scheduled 40-59 hours per pay period are eligible for most benefits except medical insurance.
- Health Care insurance with prescription drug coverage (when averaging 30 hours per week)
- Dental & Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment
- Generous Personal Time Off with cash-in options (Full-Time employees earn over 230 PTO hours in the first year of employment)
- Short-Term Disability - company paid for FT staff
- Supplemental Long-Term Disability
- Discounted membership to on-site Wellness Center
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance coverage
- Flexible Spending Account- includes a company contribution
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Opportunities
- Referral Bonus
- Employee Meal Discount
- Healthy You program and Recognizing, Assisting and Rewarding Employees (RARE) committee.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -company paid
- 19% Verizon discount
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Flex (PRN) - A minimum of three shifts per month (one shift must be a weekend) required.
Requirements
As a condition for employment, VMRC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination(s) or provide proof of prior COVID-19 vaccination(s) before the date of hire.
VMRC is a drug-free community - we have and will continue to comply with all federal and state laws. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug screen during the pre-employment screening process.
- High school graduate or GED equivalent preferred.
- Must have one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant License in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Direct Care Staff Certificate, or have completed an approved Geriatric Nursing Assistant Training program.
- Current Medication Administration License in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or ability to obtain within 90 days from course completion).
- CPR and First-Aid certified or obtain certifications at VMRC within 60 days of employment.
- Ability to work some flexible hours, and participate in holiday activities.
- Ability to speak, understand, and carry out oral and written assignments in the English language.
- Self-motivated with ability to perform duties listed in the job description independently with limited supervision.
- Willing to be flexible and accommodate changing priorities.
- Ability to work closely with staff, residents, and families in a calm, pleasant, respectful, and professional manner; be diplomatic in resident and co-worker relations.
- Act and intervene independently in routine and emergency situations.
Salary : $16 - $21
