The primary purpose of the Resident Medication Assistant (RMA) position is to assist residents with the self administration of medications as ordered by the primary physician, under the direction and supervision of the Resident Care Coordinator, Memory Care Coordinator, Wellness Nurse, or Executive Director. The administration of medications shall be in accordance with established residential care standards, policies, procedures and practices of this community and required by RCFE rules and regulations.
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Eskaton offers excellent health benefits for Full Time employees. Our PPO health plan provides medical, dental, Rx, and vision coverage effective the first of the month, following 60 days of employment.
raining and Experience: Two years experience in a long term care or assisted living setting preferred. All staff that provide direct care to residents will have current first aid training. Knowledge and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of medications commonly prescribed to the elderly and ability to implement policies and procedures in assisting with medication dispensing. Working knowledge of RCFE regulations. Knowledge in performing personal care services in a residential environment. Ability to meet new and/or stressful situations with the appropriate responses. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, to share information freely, to use and seek supervision and consultation verbally and in writing, and be able to follow both verbal and written instructions. As of June 1st, 2014 - ESKATON'S TOBACCO/SMOKE FREE CAMPUS POLICY PROHIBITS EMPLOYEES FROM SMOKING ANYWHERE ON ESKATON'S PROPERTY.Education RequirementsEducation: High school graduate or G.E.D. preferred. 8 hours approved medication administration training and passing grade of 85% or better on exam. Satisfactory completion of 8 hours medication administration shadowing with an approved Trainer. 4 hours of continuing education on medication administration annually. Proficient ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language.
The ranking considered feedback representing 223,183 employees working for Great Place to Work-Certified organizations in Senior Housing & Care and At-Home Care in the Aging Services industry. “The value of creating great workplaces for all is a clear competitive edge in the Aging Services sector,” said Michael Bush, Great Places to Work CEO. “When organizations like Eskaton treat their own people with care and respect, you can expect their staff to treat your loved ones with that same care.”
Great Place to Work Institute has honored Eskaton with certification as a Great Place to Work®. The certification process considered more than 1,250 employee surveys from across Eskaton’s locations. Great Place to Work®, an independent research and consulting firm, evaluated more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees’ experiences, no matter who they are or what they do.
Eskaton is honored to be selected as a 2018 Best Places to Work by the Sacramento Business Journal. Numerous companies applied and only the best of the best were recognized based on quantitative and qualitative survey results from hundreds of employees across a variety of industries. Over 200 Eskaton employees who were surveyed by a 3rd party agreed that our nonprofit is a happy workplace with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture of giving.
As the largest nonprofit in the Sacramento region, our benefit packages recognize how important our employees are to us. We care about the financial security, health, and well-being of you and your family. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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