Care Aide - HHA/CNA

Viva Senior Living; Mantua Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Viva Senior Living is seeking a Resident Care Associate in the Nursing department. This role requires providing direct resident care, maintaining compassionate service, and upholding the Residents' Bill of Rights.

You will report changes in resident conditions to the Resident Care Director and participate in daily living activities with residents and families. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, and adherence to attendance policies and facility procedures.

Qualifications

• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents and report changes to the Resident Care Director immediately.
• Contribute to continuity of care and effective communication within the care team.
• Assist residents with lifts, moves, and transports using proper body mechanics or lifting devices.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Resident Care Associate

DEPARTMENT: Nursing

REPORTS TO: Resident Care Director

POSITION SUMMARY

• The essential functions of the job for the Resident Care Associate requires, and may be amended from time to time at the sole discretion of Viva Senior Living to include, but are not limited to the following:
• Comply with standards of business conduct in accordance with federal, state, and local health and regulatory standards and guidelines, as applicable.
• Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
• Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, and above all, maintain the utmost compassion and dignity to the residents and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights.
• In exigent circumstances, the employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages, etc.).

• Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow the terms and conditions of employment as set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the highest standards in caring and servicing the needs of the residents and residents' family members and loves ones.
• Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Provide direct care to residents and contribute to continuity of care and effective communication by reporting care provided and changes in the resident's condition to the Resident Care Director immediately. May participate in routine activities of resident’s care activities, including daily living.
• Assisting residents with lifts, moves, and transports, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.