Assisted Living - CNA/HHA

Loomis Communities Inc.; Springfield (MA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Loomis Communities Inc. is seeking part-time and per diem Resident Assistants to support residents in the Gardenside Assisted Living Neighborhood. The role focuses on aiding daily living activities with a resident-centered approach, promoting independence and safety in a home-like environment.

You will work independently, use good judgment, and maintain caring conduct at all times. Responsibilities include documenting care, communicating health or behavioral changes to supervisors, and meeting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide certification required.
• Driver's license and CPR certification preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Provide care with dignity, independence, and choice.
• Maintain required documentation and records.
• Communicate health, emotional, and behavioral changes to supervisor.
• Participate in personalized care/service planning and decision-making.

Connaissances

ADL support

Emergency response

English literacy

Reliability

Punctuality

Flexibility

Formation

High School Graduate

Description du poste

Part Time and Per Diem positions available

SUMMARY:

As a care partner, the resident assistant is responsible for assisting residents living in the Gardenside Assisted Living Neighborhood with the activities of daily living. Provides assistance with ADL’s to support residents ability to live safely with dignity, independence and choice in a supportive person centered manner. Provides a home-like environment that encourages the optimum level of physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual activity. The Resident Assistant works independently, using sound judgment in the provision of personal and medical care. Must maintain a caring attitude towards residents at all times and be capable of good judgment in all situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs job functions in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Loomis Communities. Adheres to The Loomis Communities Compliance and Ethics Program.
• Demonstrates an awareness of, a respect for and attention to the diversity of the people with whom they interact (persons served, personnel, families/caregivers, and other stakeholders) that is reflected in attitudes, behavior and services.
• Interacts with residents by providing direct and supportive services for residents to promote independence and choice.
• Encourages residents to meet their individual needs, to attend programs of their choice/interest and provides assistance to facilitate residents’’ participation as needed.
• Attends to the wellbeing of residents and includes residents in decision making regarding their care in accordance with a personalized plan of care/service plan.
• Maintains and completes required documentation.
• Provides clear, timely communication related to changes in health, emotion and behaviors to direct supervisor.
• Meets educational, training and competency requirements on time including SAMMS.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides basic first aid care when needed within the limits of training and the policies of the Loomis Communities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High School Graduate

Required Experience:

• Certified Nursing Assistantor Home Health Aide Certification

Licenses (Required)

• Drivers License, CNA certificate, CPR Certified

Skills/Competencies:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate well to all residents
• Ability to deal effectively with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the public.
• Ability to report to work regularly and promptly.
• Ability to work beyond normal hours when necessary.
• Ability to find coverage for personnel call outs when needed.

At Loomis Communities, we open doors to positive aging. Building on our proud traditions of integrity, security and hospitality, our vision is for Loomis to always be a vibrant, welcoming community, providing resources to maximize well-being and personal fulfillment; while sharing our talents and strengths with all those whose lives we touch.