CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant

Position: 2nd Shift

Position Overview 

This position will provide essential care to our residents by assisting them with activities of daily living while ensuring wellbeing and safety.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing services to each resident according to the resident service plan.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, hygiene, and mobility.
• Monitor health, safety and well-being of the residents by taking and recording vitals, reporting nuances to supervisor.
• Support resident mobility by assisting with transfers, positioning, walking, and using mobility aids as needed.
• Document information pertaining to changes in residents’ functional status, personal needs, appointments, etc.
• Maintain an accurate record of chargeable services and submit record to supervisor by the designated date each month.
• Respond promptly to call signals and resident emergencies, assisting with their immediate need or contacting emergency support.
• Assist with minor housekeeping of residents’ apartments, including laundry if applicable.
• Maintain clean and sanitary resident spaces, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Encourage socialization among residents and promote activities, chaperoning and assisting as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, facility operations, and personnel.
• Report on-the-job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• Certified Nurse’s Aide Certification and active with state Nurse Aid Registry
• Basic First Aid Training
• High school diploma or GED

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Promote teamwork in providing services to resident
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient, and dedicated to providing excellent care
• Ability to follow directives and work effectively in a team environment
• Skills in nurturing and interest in working with older adults

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior living
• Six months working in a healthcare setting

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