Certified Nurse's Assistant- PT (30 Hours) - $250 hiring bonus!

About the role

The Arc Eastern Connecticut provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a licensed and contracted service provider for the Connecticut Department of Development Services.

Responsibilities

• Ensures confidentiality as required by law, The Arc ECT, and DDS policies and procedures.
• Presents staff in-services relating to medications and nursing issues.
• Ensures compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provides nursing care in post-acute care facilities.
• Checks vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse and provides regular reports to the broader nursing team.
• Observes the conditions of residents on an ongoing basis, alerting supervising staff to any concerns or emergencies.
• Helps residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, and feeding.
• Ambulates, turns, and positions residents. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Changing linens, sanitizing surfaces, and performing other tasks to provide a clean and sanitary environment for residents.
• Serves as an important go-between for residents and healthcare staff.
• Stays engaged with residents and offers daily companionship and comfort.
• Communicates with family members and other visitors and helps to address their concerns.
• Moves residents safely and comfortably to and from exam tables, beds, and wheelchairs, repositioning them as needed.
• Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints.
• Instills confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
• Reports observations of participants to the nurse caring for the resident to ensure professional assessment.

Requirements

• Dependable with punctuality and consistent attendance.
• Maintains a safe environment for participants and co-workers, transports participants and equipment as appropriate.
• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
• Valid driver's license required.
• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Basic computer aptitude and ability to speak/write in English.
• Experienced with Department of Developmental Services regulations, forms, and protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Current State of CT CNA License.
• Knowledge of medical terms and basic nursing care procedures.
• Strong observational skills and a high level of attention to details.
• Will be required to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to the risk of injury or exposure to occupational health hazards.
• The CNA must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.

Skills

• Basic computer aptitude.
• Ability to speak/write in English.
• Experience with Department of Developmental Services regulations, forms, and protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Current State of CT CNA License.
• Knowledge of medical terms and basic nursing care procedures.
• Strong observational skills and a high level of attention to details.

Benefits

• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Paid training while state certified.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
• 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year.
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Pay

Sunday-Tuesday 10:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., 30 Hours.

Schedule

Sunday-Tuesday 10:00p.m. to 8:00a.m., 30 Hours.