CNA

About the role

Provides personal care to residents according to written service plans.

Responsibilities

• Review the logbook and assignment sheets for updates at the start of each shift.
• Assure that residents are neat, clean, and properly clothed.
• Assist with bathroom and hygiene needs.
• Tidy apartment proactively assesses potential safety concerns.
• Proactively assess potential safety concerns in common areas of the building and report to appropriate parties when needed.
• Transports residents to and from activities and dining.
• Give a verbal report of shift change to the following shift.
• Document tasks appropriately as needed.
• Mealtime duties include making morning coffee and serving breakfast as residents are ready.
• Serve lunch and dinner.
• Aid in setting tables.
• Encourage residents to take part in mealtimes.
• Assist residents with plate and utensil orientation.
• Clean and disinfect tables and counters.
• Provide one-on-one support when needed to engage residents in activities or provide a quiet space to calm residents when required.
• Facilitates and assists with activity programming.
• Applies an excellent customer service approach in all aspects of the job.
• Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certification as a CNA.
• One year's experience in an elder care setting preferred.