CNA | Overnights

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
• 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
• Monitors residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals; documents when necessary
• 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
• Completes all other duties as assigned

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
• Ability to contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow instructions of supervisor
• Polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Ability 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
• Ability to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays

Benefits

• 401k for full-time and part-time employees
• Training, development, and career laddering opportunities
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling