Certified Nursing Assistant

About the role

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on nursing care with an emphasis on daily care needs and personal hygiene.
• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services provided.
• Provide assistance and/or supervision to individuals in the areas of daily living, personal care, and community/social integration.
• Help maintain safe and quality supports for individuals served.
• Initiate emergency procedures on a needed basis.
• Use equipment correctly and safely.
• Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, or incidents to supervisor.
• Maintain current progress notes and any other appropriate documentation.
• Aid in resident activity programs, including off-site outings and off-site appointments.
• Assist with household activities.
• Aid in keeping residence tidy and clean.
• Aid in meal preparation and mealtimes.
• Prepare rooms for admissions of new residents, obtaining equipment and supplies as needed.
• Prepare residents for discharge.
• Participate actively in team meetings and training as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and treat others with dignity and respect in all you do.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Completion of CNA certification program; Current CNA certification issued by state relevant to the position.
• One year CNA experience preferred, ideally experience with medically complex patients.
• Current in Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• Effective communication skills with staff, residents, and families.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Pay

$21/hour

Schedule

Full-time schedule