CNA - Memory Care

About the role

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The CNA encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities. Conducts activities and provides for a meaningful experience for all residents.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Reports incidents involving residents, including care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (e.g., HCC, RN/LPN, or ED) and completes appropriate documentation.
• Performs housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and dining room, as directed by supervisor.
• Responds promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts; remains calm and competent during emergencies.
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.
• Assists residents to and from the dining room and activities.
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities, and monitors those who are ill, reporting status or concerns as needed.
• Communicates verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.
• Assists new residents with move-in transition and provides emotional support.
• Reports all resident changes and interventions in the Daily Log and clinical record; notifies family as directed.

Requirements

• Current CNA license from the State in which the community is located and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Contributing member of the nursing team; follows instructions of supervisor.
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Must wear designated uniform during working hours, including name badge.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Represents the community in a positive and professional manner.
• Attends and completes all required in-services and staff meetings.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• 401k for full-time and part-time employees.
• Employee Referral Bonus and incentives (free meals, movie tickets, dining, automotive deals, retail discounts, finance/legal, consulting, electronics, and more).
• Training, development, and career laddering opportunities.
• Great work-life balance and flexible scheduling.
• Telehealth, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.