Certified Nurses Aide (CNA or STNA)

Andover Court Assisted Living is hiring CNA’s PRN for all three shifts: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm (1st), 2:00 – 10:00 pm (2nd), and 10:00 pm – 6:00 am (3rd). We have a 2-week rotational schedule for direct care staff and offer a shift differential, competitive wages, and excellent benefits.

About the Role

The Certified Nurses Aide (CNA) / State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) delivers routine daily assisted living services through interpersonal contact, maximizing residents’ individual capabilities in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Century Park standards. Reports to the Resident Care Director.

Working Conditions

• Attends and participates in continuing education programs
• Works in department as well as throughout the community
• Subject to frequent interruptions
• Involved with residents, associates, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, and in other positions temporarily as necessary
• Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc. throughout the workday
• Possible exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to AIDS and hepatitis B viruses

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a State-approved CNA program
• Currently certified/registered in applicable state; must maintain active certification in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience in senior services preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during Orientation; must remain current during employment
• Patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, with a willingness to handle difficult residents
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledge of nursing aide practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing nursing aide functions in an assisted living community
• Professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Century Park’s Code of Ethics

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living as designated in care plan (e.g., dressing, toileting, hair care, bathing)
• Reads 24-hour log at beginning of shift
• Makes routine rounds as scheduled and checks with residents to ensure care needs are being met
• Assists residents with clothing choices appropriate for the day’s weather, clean and stain-free
• Assists with incontinent residents, routinely checking clothing and linens to keep residents clean and dry
• Assists residents during meal times in the dining area
• Encourages residents to participate in activities
• Reminds residents of daily dental care and shaving if applicable
• Shampoos hair weekly if not done by beautician
• Makes beds daily
• Prepares residents for activities, meals, appointments, etc.
• Delivers meals and assists with set-up or feeding as needed
• Verifies residents are present for meals and checks on those not attending unless notified otherwise in advance
• Cleans up spills by residents and alerts housekeeping for follow-up
• Reports all changes in resident conditions to Nurse, Resident Care Director, or Executive Director
• Welcomes new residents and assists with adjustment to community
• Assists residents in unpacking, storing, labeling, and inventorying belongings upon move-in
• Assists residents with packing belongings when being transferred
• Compliant with infection control guidelines

Essential Functions

• Responds to call lights promptly
• Assists with evacuation of residents and supports residents in times of crisis (e.g., natural disaster)
• Delivers quality services to residents
• Accurately documents and charts residents' care
• Assists residents with baths, showers, personal grooming, feeding, and toileting
• Lifts, turns, moves, positions, and transports residents
• Communicates and functions in an interdisciplinary team
• Exhibits excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards residents
• Reads, writes, speaks, and understands the English language
• Practices regular and predictable attendance
• Follows company policies including harassment, code of ethics, complaint procedures, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, dress code, and resident rights
• Concentrates and uses reasoning skills and good judgment
• Sits, stands, bends, lifts, pushes, pulls, stoops, walks, and moves intermittently during working hours
• Lifts 35 lbs floor to waist, lifts 35 lbs waist to shoulder, lifts and carries 35 lbs, and pushes/pulls 35 lbs