CNA - 2nd shift 3p-11p M-F

Twin Lakes Community; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide essential medical and physical care to residents. In this fulfilling role, you will advocate for residents' needs, promote their psychosocial well-being, and engage them in meaningful activities. You will work closely with a dedicated team to create a supportive environment, ensuring residents maintain their dignity and quality of life. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy building relationships, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values kindness and community, and help create a nurturing atmosphere for all.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved nursing assistant program.
• 2+ years experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents, ensuring their hygiene and safety.
• Plan and facilitate social activities that promote engagement and well-being.
• Observe and report changes in residents' conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Activity Planning

Education

State-approved nursing assistant program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The CNA/caregiver provides medical and physical care to the residents of the household to meet their daily needs and enable them to function at the highest possible level. While this care is provided under the leadership of a professional nurse, the caregiver is the residents’ closest advocate in the household. The caregiver promotes the residents' psychosocial well-being through meaningful relationship building, and works with the household team to meet other social service needs of the resident and of the household, always providing support, friendship and kindness for each of the household members. The caregiver plans and facilitates social activities for residents of the household which provide meaningful ways to spend time as recreation, exercise, relationship building and fun. The caregiver also supports the household homemaker in maintaining a clean safe household environment and in caring for the resident’s personal laundry. All caregiver tasks are performed in accordance with current standards, guidelines and regulations and in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Attends to all resident personal hygiene and personal care needs, including but not limited to grooming, hygiene, dining and nutritional, mobility, elimination, psychosocial and safety needs. Organizes all supplies necessary to complete the tasks. Supports residents in self care, and provides care as necessary for those unable to care for their own needs. Follows universal precautions, proper infection control, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
2. Provides restorative therapy under the leadership of therapy professionals and in accordance with the resident’s functional maintenance plan.
3. Observes residents closely, identifying changing needs and conditions at first indication, and reports immediately to nursing.
4. Participates actively in the resident’s plan of care, serving as the residents' closest advocate in directing their care and honoring their preferences.
5. Works collaboratively with all household team members, led by resident and family preferences, to meet the needs and desires of all household residents.
6. Continuously seeks opportunities to meet resident’s psychosocial needs through planned and spontaneous actions.
7. Plans and organizes social activities for individual residents, small groups, and the household, making necessary arrangements to ensure the success of each activity.
8. Facilitates spontaneous activities of resident choice and household preference; accompanies residents in all activities of choice.
9. Maintains equipment, games, and supplies supporting resident and household activity choices.
10. Documents social service and activity functions appropriately.
11. Maintains cleanliness in resident rooms, household common spaces, support spaces, and equipment.
12. Ensures availability of materials to meet resident needs.
13. Supports household environment, including pets, plants, children, visitors, and guests, facilitating all needs and activities.
14. Coordinates with the household homemaker to meet residents' personal laundry needs within staffing resources.
15. Performs other duties as required, consistent with the position.

Education and/or Experience:

• Graduate of a state-approved program for nursing assistants; competency evaluated, tested, and registered with the state.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility; dementia experience preferred.