CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare Middlewoods of Farmington in Farmington, CT is seeking a Part-time CNA on the day shift (5 hrs/wk), Sundays 7am–12 Noon. You will assist residents with daily living activities to promote independence and quality of life, under licensed nurse supervision.

Responsibilities include personal care, dining support, light housekeeping, documentation, and maintaining safety. CT CNA certificate is preferred, CPR certification welcome, and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training.
• Experience: On the Job Training.
• Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with activities of daily living to maximize independence, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assists with meals, nourishment, and observation of dietary needs during dining.
• Transferring with proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices; manages ADL tools like glasses and hearing aids.
• Provides instrumental activities of daily living such as phone calls, light housekeeping, laundry and scheduling transportation.
• Supports self-administration of medications through cueing and reports changes to supervisor.
• Monitors resident condition, documents changes and ensures environmental safety; participates in shift reporting.

Skills

ADL support

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Education

Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training

Job description

• follows policy concerning confidentiality;

Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington - Farmington, CT

Day shift / 5 hrs/ wk / Every Sunday 7am - 12 Noon

“We are committed to supporting our employees with competitive pay, matching 401K retirement plan, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities.”

Summary of Position:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
• bathing;
• dressing and undressing;
• ambulating;
• toileting;
• assistance with meals and nourishment's;
• personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care);
• transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and
• care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
• Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
• placing and/or receiving telephone calls;
• performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning
• bathroom, bed making and bed changes;
• assisting with laundry;
• escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and
• assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
• Medication Assistance:
• assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
• Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:
• observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and
• cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed;
• conduces room checks on resident rounds;
• monitors for environmental safety hazards;
• records incidents, errors or accidents; and
• records resident and resident related events
• Dining:
• assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
• Activity Program:
• responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
• Emergency Preparedness:
• responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
• Performs other duties as required;
• Leadership: *is a resident advocate at all times;
• follows policy concerning confidentiality;
• plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor;
• works collaboratively with colleagues;
• uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations;
• follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns;
• acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors; and
• maintains certifications required for employment
• Administrative: *completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift
• Other Duties: *demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process;
• attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations;
• assists with quality assurance programs; and
• assists with orientation and training of new staff

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training

Experience: On the Job Training

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred.

Key Competencies: Read, write and speak English. Ability to interact with all types of individuals; Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet individual resident care needs; and Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition and enter data onto appropriate logs/forms or enter information into computer database

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

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