CHHA/CNA

Mira Vie at West Milford; West Milford (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Distinctive Living is seeking a CHHA/CNA for Mira Vie at West Milford in West Milford, NJ. The role includes direct resident care and adherence to care plans, with evening to overnight hours and options for full-time, part-time or per diem shifts.

We value growth, teamwork and a caring culture. Responsibilities cover shift reports, basic clinical procedures, infection control and collaboration with the care team to ensure resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months of caregiving experience preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Excel experience is advantageous.
• CNA or HHA certification is recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and relay resident status reports at shift changes and as needed.
• Provide personal care according to each resident's plan of care.
• Document care details and update records accurately.
• Assist meals, dining setup, and feeding as needed.
• Assist with toilet and incontinence care.
• Keep resident rooms clean and organized.
• Perform procedures per facility standards and scope of practice.
• Take vital signs and other trained procedures as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Caregiving experience (6 months)

Verbal and written communication

Ability to use Microsoft Word

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking a CHHA/CNA (Full time for 11:00pm - 7:00am, Part Time or Per Diem for all shifts) for our Mira Vie at West Milford community in West Milford, NJ.

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

The CHHA or CNA provides direct care to residents while promoting residents' highest level of functioning as directed by management. Assists in maintaining residents' environment in a safe and neat manner. Promotes quality services within facility standards, State and Federal Regulations.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

1. Receives and gives report to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed. Notifies the management of any changes in resident physical and/or mental status.
2. Provides personal care to residents per their individualized plan of care.
3. Documents all pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
4. Prepares residents for meals and assists to and from the dining room. Assists residents with meal set up and eating.
5. Assists residents with toilet and incontinence care.
6. Makes room checks and verifies resident location as directed by supervisor.
7. Keeps residents' apartments neat and clean.
8. Performs clinical procedures according to facility standards and scope of practice regulations.
9. Performs vital signs, B/Ps, weights and other trained procedures as directed by management.
10. Completes prevention and restorative care including, but not limited to, PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and all other ADL care.
11. Maintains a working knowledge of facility infection control procedures.
12. Assists in turning, positioning, and repositioning of residents as outlined in the resident's service plan.
13. Participates actively in Interdisciplinary Team Process including documentation of care delivered and resident condition as directed by supervisor as assigned. Attends care plan meetings as assigned and acts as resident advocate.
14. Communicates effectively with the residents, families, visitors, members of the health care team, and other disciplines.
15. Actively participates in facility's Quality Assurance Program.
16. Maintains education development and compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.
17. Has a basic knowledge of the organization in order to answer basic questions.
18. Possesses working knowledge of facility emergency procedures including fire and disaster drills. Follows facility policies.
19. Maintains resident confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA policies.
20. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have six months of experience in a caregiving role or similar function.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
• CNA or HHA certificate recommended but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.