Certified Nursing Assistant

SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION INC; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION INC in Vero Beach, Florida is seeking a dedicated individual to provide personal attention and varied activities for our Adult Day Care clients. The role requires a compassionate approach to enhance the independence and self-esteem of elderly clients while ensuring their safety and well-being.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate. Experience in caring for seniors or related fields is preferred. Join us in advocating for the dignity and independence of older adults.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for seniors, physically challenged or disabled.
• Must successfully complete Level 2 background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal attention and varied daily activities for clients.
• Monitor client activity to ensure physical safety and wellness.
• Assist clients with personal care and cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation

Empathetic yet supportive with clients and caregivers

Accurate and timely communication (verbal and written)

Physically support mobility of clients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Job description

About the Organization

Senior Resource Association (SRA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that provides services to support and advocate for independence and dignity of older adults throughout Indian River County. Our organization was established in 1974 to promote an active, healthy, and independent lifestyle for older adults. We provide and manage the Meals on Wheels of Indian River County programs, Adult DayAway programs, In-Home Services, and Transportation for seniors and their families. With two locations in Vero Beach and Sebastian, SRA operates the only state‑licensed Adult DayAway programs in the County. Our goal is to keep seniors healthy and in their own homes for as long as safely possible. Due to memory loss, brain injury, food‑insecurity, and/or lack of socialization, all families have a special need that leads them to SRA. SRA is recognized as the lead agency in Indian River County for homebound and community‑based services for seniors and adults aged 18 and older.

Senior Resource Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is non‑discriminatory and affords equal treatment to all and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Primary Function

Under direct supervision, provides personal and individual attention, and varied daily activity to sustain independence and self‑esteem of Adult Day Care (ADC) clients.

Principal Responsibilities

These are examples of the type of work performed. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Work within the guidelines established by the ADC Director and governing agencies as it pertains to the care and interaction with the elderly.
• Perform varied activities on a regular basis to encourage physical mobility, independence, self‑esteem and mental acuity of clients during the hours of ADC operation.
• Monitor client activity to ensure physical safety and wellness.
• Observe and communicate (verbal/written) unusual or inappropriate behavior of clients to ensure the safety of everyone.
• Recognize and report elder abuse, neglect and exploitation to management; work with external authorities and agencies if requested.
• Assist clients with personal care, including but not limited to cleanliness, appearance, feeding, medicine allocation, and transport of clients.
• May initiate, plan and/or assist clients in crafts and other creative activities and projects.
• Provide instruction, guidance and support to ADC aides as needed.
• Communicate effectively with caregivers, case managers and other personnel as it relates to care and well‑being of clients.
• Maintain cleanliness and a safe work environment for clients and coworkers.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Maintain confidentiality as required.
• Empathetic yet supportive with clients and caregivers.
• Physically support mobility of clients.
• Accurate and timely communication (verbal and written).
• Adaptable to deal with sensitive or unexpected situations; remains composed at all times.
• Participate in SRA teams, committees, meetings, training and special events.

Other Job Characteristics

• Majority of work is performed in a group or individual setting.
• Sitting, lifting, pushing, bending.
• FDLE/DFWP.

License/Certification

Valid Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; experience caring for seniors, physically challenged or disabled; or demonstrated experience in a related field.
• Must successfully complete Level 2 background screening through Florida’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and maintain eligibility with the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). https://info.flclearinghouse.com