Certified Nursing Assistant

LHC Group; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Senior Community Care of Maryland. You'll provide vital support and care to seniors, ensuring their dignity and quality of life. Enjoy flexible work schedules, great benefits, and a positive environment in a team committed to compassionate care.

Benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Career scholarships

Quality training and continuing education

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Life insurance

Short term disability

Loan program

Qualifications

• Current License as Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A).
• Minimum of one year’s experience with frail or elderly population.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living and restorative care.
• Consult daily with Personal Care Supervisor for participants' status.
• Provide personal hygiene and meal assistance.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come join our awesome team as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE. We are offering great benefits and positive work environments!

Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Certified Nursing Assistant Job Highlights:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Career scholarships;
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days)

Pay: $19.25-$23.25/HR (Pay In Lieu pay increases options)

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• NEW! NetSpend option: 50% of wages before payday
• Ministry Program

About the job:

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing and assisting participants of Senior Community Care of Maryland PACE with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care.

Required Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Current License as Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in the state working required
• A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation

Preferred Skills:

• Preferred completion on nurse’s aide, home health aide, or equivalent training course.

Essentials:

• Consults each day with the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee) to be updated on Senior Community Care participant’s status, changes in plan of care and to confirm scheduled visits
• Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Manager and Personal Care Supervisor assists participants in the home and in the day center with the following duties:
• a. Personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing/showering.
  b. Assists participants in and out of bed, assisting with ambulation.
  c. Assisting with prescribed exercise which participants and aide have been taught by appropriate personnel.
  d. Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, assists participants with meals and feeding.
  e. Assist participants to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans, or urinals.
  f. Assisting participants with medications which are ordinarily self-administered.
• Assists participants with Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s) including but not limited to grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care as assigned. Reports changes in participant’s condition and needs to the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee).
• Assists with participant activities in the Day Center, including meal service and clean-up.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of the Day Center, including maintenance of cleanliness throughout the day and following all infection control measures related to Day Center cleaning.
• Completes appropriate documentation of services provided following Senior Community Care policy.

About Senior Community Care of Maryland:

Senior Community Care of Maryland is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Senior Community Care of Maryland (SCCMD) is a PACE Program (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are to our success.

We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance. SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified!

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