Certified Nursing Assistant or Resident Assistant | Full-Time

Harmony Senior Services; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Training & career growth

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Charleston, SC is seeking a compassionate CNA/Direct Care Giver to support residents with daily living activities and encourage independence. You will follow policies, assist with meals, hygiene, mobility, and safety, document care, and participate in activities.

Must have active CNA license and be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 60 days. Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CNA license from the State in which the community is located and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing.
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor.
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs.
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living.
• Reports incidents involving residents and completes documentation.
• Performs housekeeping duties and cleans resident areas as directed.
• Responds promptly to resident calls for assistance or emergencies.
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
• Assists residents to dining room and activities.
• Reports resident status, appointments, admissions, and transfers in records.
• Provides emotional support during move-in transition.
• Notifies family as directed.
• Participates in in-services and staff meetings.

Skills

Compassionate care

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Mobility & lifting

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

CNA license (State)

Job description

1925 Essex Farms Drive, Charleston, South Carolina 29414

Job Description

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The CNA encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities. Conducts activities and provides for a meaningful experience for all residents.

• Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position
• Assists residents with activities of daily living
• Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCC, RN/LPN, or ED) and completes appropriate documentation
• Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor
• Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts
• Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies
• Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities
• Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities
• Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals documents appropriately when necessary
• Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers
• Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support
• Reports all resident changes and interventions and interventions in the Daily Log and clinical record. Notifies family as directed.

Requirements:

• Must possess current CNA license from the State in which the community is located and in good standing with the Board of Nursing
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs
• Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics
• Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner
• Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays
• Completes all other duties as assigned

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling