Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are looking to hire CNAs for the following shifts: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am, and Per Diem Reports to Wellness Director Qualifications Personnel Specifications: MA State Certification Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide. High school graduate is desired. FLEXIBILITY A MUST Supervisory Skills Needed: Must be able to think, act, and intervene independently in both routine and emergency situations. Must be self-motivated and function as an “in charge person.” Must be able to relate to residents and staff in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances. Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in holiday activities. Summary of Responsibilities Resident Care Associates assist people who are functionally, physically, and/or socially impaired and need 24-hour oversight. The Resident Care Associate’s role is to assist residents with those activities of daily living that they are unable to perform without help, fostering at all times residents’ independence and freedom of choice. All responsibilities will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the philosophy of assisted living. Essential Functions: 1. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provides assistance with... - Dressing and undressing (clothing should be clean and appropriate for the season) - Bathing - Personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail care, hair care, foot care) - Mobility devices (cane, walker, wheelchair, crutches) including monitoring of safe transfer and ambulation techniques - Care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses, contact lenses, hearing aids 2. Medication Assistance: - Assists residents with self-administration of medications, including monitoring of medication supplies and documentation. 3. Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks: - Observes and reports changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to Resident Care Supervisor and Wellness Director - Responds to emergency response system alarms - Monitors for environmental safety hazards - Records incidents, errors, or accidents - Reports resident/staff incidents and errors to Resident Care Supervisor and Wellness Director - Records resident and resident-related events 4. Dining - Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escort residents to dining room, serve meals) 5. Resident Activities - Participates in and supports resident activity programs 6. Emergency Preparedness - Responds and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations Other Functions: 7. As applicable, fulfills ongoing certified nursing assistant registration requirements and maintains related documentation 8. Fulfills all in-service education and training requirements 9. Performs other duties as assigned Working Conditions: 1. Exposed to body fluids, infection, odors and behavior of residents 2. Exposed to chemical/cleaning solutions Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $18.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Night shift Overnight shift Experience: Caregiving: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: HHA license (Required) CNA license (Preferred) Work Location: In person