Direct Care Staff & Registered Medication Assistant
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$12 - $20 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Danville, Virginia |
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Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary: We are looking for a dedicated Direct Care Staff /Registered Medication Assistant who demonstrates a caring approach to the residents that have been entrusted to PineCrest Assisted Living Facility. A Direct Care Staff / Registered Medication Assistant must provide the highest degree of quality care & services by assisting residents with their basic needs and by administering medication and treatments in a safe, organized manner.
Responsibilities:
- Provide care to residents and assist with any daily living needs such as bathing & shaving
- Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
- Conduct inventory on Med carts, check E-MAR to confirm residents received medication
- Check-in pharmacy deliveries
- Secure all controlled medications after they have been counted & appropriately documented in the Control Book
- Check both Med carts daily to reorder medications and to appropriately dispose of outdated medications
- Assist with medical emergencies (protocols)
- Knowledge of Facility Policy & Procedures
- Monitor the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of residents and report changes to designated parties
- Make doctor appointments & cancel appointments if needed
- Arrange or provide transportation to appointments
- Prepare paperwork for next-day appointments
- Notify residents of mealtimes, “med pass,” activities times, upcoming appointments, etc.
- Assist Dietary & Environmental Services Department, as needed
- Communicate at shift change any important information to the oncoming RMA, count controlled pills together, and entrust key to oncoming RMA
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school diploma
- Experience and training as a direct care staff or in a similar capacity is preferred
- A Valid Driver's License
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Full-time Jobs Part-time Jobs Posting ID: 1252366310 Posted: 2026-06-06 Job Title: Direct Care Staff
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