Goodwin Living·Alexandria, Virginia
Provide care to Assisted Living residents by administering medications and assisting with activities of daily living. Monitor residents for medication reactions and record vital signs while collaborating with the interdepartmental team.
Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.
Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:
Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.
Location: Alexandria, VA
Day Shift (7 a.m. - 3 p.m.), Every other weekend required
$24 per hour!
About the Job
As a Registered Medication Aide at Goodwin Living, you will provide care to the residents living in Assisted Living. Your primary role is to protect, sustain, nurture, administer medication to the residents, and provide assistance with activities of daily living and medication management.
Must be knowledgeable of potential medication reactions, and you must monitor resident for such reactions to medications.
Promptly reports emergencies and other concerns to the appropriate clinician.
Possesses the ability and knowledge to communicate to residents the purpose of their medications, the effects, and side effects as well as listen to their concerns and assist with problem solving and/or report to appropriate clinician.
Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge of residents
Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respirations, weight, height, and anatomical dimension/circumference.
Meet with the Interdepartmental Team as scheduled or as needed to discuss residents' needs and progress in identifying and correcting problems.
A sampling of our many benefits!
At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose!
As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them.
Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement.
We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today.
These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.
Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.
Must be a certified RMA with current annual updates and a graduate of an accredited CNA training course. Requires two to three years of RMA experience, at least one year of CNA experience, and current CPR certification.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.
