Memory Care CNA

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Completion of CNA I training program and valid Nurse Aide I registry listing.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• One year of relevant experience working in long-term care or assisted living, preferred.
• Knowledge of basic elder care procedures, restorative practices, and common medical terminology.
• Understanding of infection control, sanitation, food safety, and hygiene protocols in a household setting.
• Ability to assist elders with mobility, transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment safely.
• Skill in taking, recording, and reporting vital signs, weights, and other care indicators accurately.
• Capacity to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, incidents, or stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills to interact clearly and respectfully with elders, families, teammates, and clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of elder health and personal information, while honoring dignity and autonomy.
• Flexibility to follow written and verbal instructions, adapt to changing priorities, and adjust to household routines.
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, and attentiveness to elder needs, with a focus on meaningful engagement.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to share leadership roles, support household operations, and collaborate in decision-making.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic elder care procedures, restorative practices, and common medical terminology.
• Understanding of infection control, sanitation, food safety, and hygiene protocols in a household setting.
• Ability to assist elders with mobility, transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment safely.
• Skill in taking, recording, and reporting vital signs, weights, and other care indicators accurately.
• Capacity to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies, incidents, or stressful situations.
• Strong communication skills to interact clearly and respectfully with elders, families, teammates, and clinical staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of elder health and personal information, while honoring dignity and autonomy.
• Flexibility to follow written and verbal instructions, adapt to changing priorities, and adjust to household routines.
• Demonstrated compassion, patience, and attentiveness to elder needs, with a focus on meaningful engagement.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to share leadership roles, support household operations, and collaborate in decision-making.