CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Day Shift / 40 hours a week / Every Other Weekend

About the role

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
  • bathing
  • dressing and undressing
  • ambulating
  • toileting
  • assistance with meals and nourishment
  • personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care)
  • transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices
  • care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
  • placing and/or receiving telephone calls
  • performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes
  • assisting with laundry
  • escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs
  • assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
• Medication Assistance:
  • assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
• Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:
  • observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed
  • conducts room checks on resident rounds
  • monitors for environmental safety hazards
  • records incidents, errors or accidents
  • records resident and resident related events
• Dining:
  • assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
• Activity Program:
  • responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
• Emergency Preparedness:
  • responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
• Performs other duties as required.
• Leadership:
  • is a resident advocate at all times
  • follows policy concerning confidentiality
  • plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor
  • works collaboratively with colleagues
  • uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations
  • follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns
  • acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors
  • maintains certifications required for employment
• Administrative:
  • completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift
• Other Duties:
  • demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process
  • attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations
  • assists with quality assurance programs
  • assists with orientation and training of new staff

Requirements

• Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training
• On the Job Training
• Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate
• CPR Certification preferred