Certified Nurse's Assistant

The Arc Eastern Connecticut; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

The Arc Eastern Connecticut in Danielson, CT seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to perform nursing procedures and patient care tasks, ensuring compliance with state and DDS reporting requirements. You will contribute to daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist residents with mobility and personal care.

We offer paid training while state certification is pursued, along with health, dental, and life insurance, PTO, and an employee referral program.

Qualifications

• Must possess high school diploma or GED and a valid CT CNA license.
• Ability to communicate in English, document observations, and follow nursing care plans.
• Experience with people with developmental or physical disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and monitor vital signs.
• Ensure confidentiality and comply with state reporting requirements.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility as needed.
• Prepare and deliver staff trainings on medications and nursing issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Observation skills

Communication

Basic computer aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CT CNA License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team!

Schedule

Monday - Wednesday: 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, Sunday: 7:00am - 3:00pm

Work Location

Danielson, CT

Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. She/He will ensure compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements. Will present staff in-services relating to medications and nursing issues. They will ensure compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements.

Essential Functions

Ensures confidentiality as required by Law, The Arc ECT, and DDS policies and procedures which includes keeping records, conversations, correspondence (regarding program participants and staff) confidential.

Expectations

• Providing nursing care in post-acute care facilities
• Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse and providing regular reports to the broader nursing team
• Observing the conditions of residents on an ongoing basis, alerting supervising staff to any concerns or emergencies
• Helping residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, and feeding. This may include providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, providing baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting participants with showers.
• Assists with meals and feeds participants. Ambulates, turns, and positions participants. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Changing linens, sanitizing surfaces, and performing other tasks to provide a clean and sanitary environment for residents.
• Serving as an important go-between for residents and healthcare staff
• Staying engaged with residents and offering daily companionship and comfort.
• Communicating with family members and other visitors and helping to address their concerns.
• Moving residents safely and comfortably to and from exam tables, beds, and wheelchairs, repositioning them as needed
• Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints.
• Instills confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
• Reports observations of participants to the nurse caring for the resident to ensure professional assessment.

Required Responsibilities

• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Maintains a safe environment for participants and co-workers, transports participants and equipment as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.
• Experienced with Department of Developmental Services regulations, forms, and protocols.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suit
• Current State of CT CNA License
• Knowledge of medical terms and basic nursing care procedures
• Strong observational skills and a high level of attention to details
• Will be required to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to the risk of injury or exposure to occupational health hazards.
• The CNA must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

If You

• Appreciate paid training while you get state certified.
• Can use medical, dental and life insurance.
• Would enjoy getting 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year.
• Earn paid vacation and paid sick leave; and
• We can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.

Opportunities for advancement are offered.

Helping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life.

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.