CNA / Assisted Living / FT 7pm to 7am

Wesley Commons; South Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesley Commons is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate care in our Assisted Living facility and Special Care House. You will assist residents with activities of daily living, including meals, hygiene, dressing, and medication management, while maintaining a safe, home-like environment.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a CNA certificate approved by DHECM, and pass the medication administration test with a score of 90 or higher.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate approved by DHECM.
• Must score a 90 or higher on medication administration test.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including meal setup, cueing, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Assist with daily hygiene needs including mouth care and care of teeth or dentures and medication management.
• Provide a safe, home-like environment and maintain resident confidentiality and respectful communication.
• Demonstrate ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, and to stand or walk for extended periods.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Effective communication

Medication administration

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA Certificate approved by DHECM

Job description

The Assisted Living Facility CNA will provide continual care and assistance to the residents of Wesley Commons in the Assisted Living facility and Special Care House and maintain a residential, home-like, comfortable, safe and secure environment.The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:assisting residents with activities of daily living including meal set up, cueing, bathing, dressingdaily hygiene needs including mouth care and care of the teeth or dentures and medication managementpersonal grooming needs such as combing hair, inserting hearing aids, changing hearing aid batteries and glassesEducationalHigh School diploma or equivalentCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate approved by DHECMust score a 90 or higher on medication administration testPersonal and ProfessionalMaintains Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification.Must keep resident information confidential including diagnosis and medical history.Must be able to properly handle body fluids.Demonstrates verbal, non-verbal, and written and skills necessary for effective communication.Demonstrates computer skills necessary to complete annual computer training modules.Able to handle various emotions associated with residents and their families.Evidence of professional manner and conduct.Optimal physical and emotional health.Adequate speech and hearing to communicate effectively with residents, families and staff.Near and far visual acuity, sense of smell.Able to frequently lift up 50 pounds and on occasion handle 75 pounds or more.Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.Able to bend and squat.Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with staff, co-workers, residents, families and volunteers.