Certified Nurse's Assistant - PT - Third Shift

The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services.

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks, ensures compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements, and presents staff in-services relating to medications and nursing issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensures confidentiality as required by law, The Arc ECT, and DDS policies and procedures.
• Provides nursing care in post-acute care facilities, including checking vital signs and reporting to the broader nursing team.
• Observes the conditions of residents on an ongoing basis and alerts supervising staff to any concerns or emergencies.
• Helps residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, and feeding.
• Assists with meals and feeds participants; ambulates, turns, and positions participants.
• Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Changes linens, sanitizes surfaces, and performs other tasks to provide a clean and sanitary environment.
• Serves as a go-between for residents and healthcare staff, offering daily companionship and comfort.
• Communicates with family members and other visitors 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 competently and caringly.
• Reports observations of participants to the nurse caring for the resident to ensure professional assessment.
• Shows dependability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance.
• Maintains a safe environment for participants and co-workers; transports participants and equipment as appropriate.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Ability to 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.
• Basic computer aptitude and 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 detail.
• Ability to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention during emergency situations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Hiring bonus of $500, to be received in 2 installments: after completion of probationary period (90 days) and at six months of employment

Schedule

Sunday–Tuesday, 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM (30 hours per week)

Pay

Opportunities for advancement are offered.