CNA

wingatelivingcareers; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living in Cranston, RI seeks a caring CNA or Home Health Aide to provide personal care per service plans, support daily activities, and promote a safe, comfortable environment.

The role includes reviewing logs, assisting with hygiene, transporting residents, facilitating meals, and participating in activity programs.

High school diploma required; current CNA/HHA certification in the state; one year elder care experience preferred; on-site full-time position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid CNA or Home Health Aide certification in the state of work is required.
• One year of elder care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents per written service plans.
• Review log books and assignment sheets at the start of each shift.
• Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and other hygiene needs.
• Ensure residents are neat and properly clothed and monitor safety.
• Transport residents to activities and dining and document pertinent notes.
• Support residents with meals and mealtime routines.
• Engage residents in activities and provide one-on-one support as needed.
• Communicate shift reports clearly to the next shift.

Skills

Personal care

Communication with residents

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA/Home Health Aide certification

Job description

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you.

Job Purpose

Provides personal care to residents according to written service plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the log book and assignment sheets for updates at the start of each shift.
• Assure that residents are neat, clean, and properly clothed. Assist with bathroom and hygiene needs.
• Tidy apartment proactively assesses potential safety concerns.
• Proactively assess potential safety concerns in common areas of the building and report to appropriate parties when needed.
• Transports residents to and from activities and dining.
• Provides SAMM assistance within the allotted time frame (if applicable).
• Accurate documents are provided, including SAMM timely (if applicable).
• Give a verbal report of shift change to the following shift.
• Mealtime duties include making morning coffee and serving breakfast as residents are ready. Serve lunch and dinner. Assist with setting tables. Encourage residents to take part in mealtimes. Assist residents with plate and utensil orientation. Clean up, load, and empty dishwasher, clean and disinfect tables and counters. Launder napkins and dish towels.
• Provide one-on-one support when needed to engage residents in activities or provide a quiet space to calm residents when required.
• Facilitates and assists with activity programming.
• Applies an excellent customer service approach in all aspects of the job.
• Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Certification as a CNA or Home Health Aide in the state of work.
• One year's experience in an elder care setting preferred.