CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Masonicare Corp at Wesley Heights in Shelton, CT is seeking a Per Diem CNA to assist residents with daily living activities under supervision of a licensed nurse, aiming to maximize independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities include ADL help, instrumental tasks, medication cueing, health monitoring, dining support and participation in activity programs, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• CT CNA certification required or in progress; CPR certification preferred.
• Ability to assist residents with daily living activities with patience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides ADL and personal care to residents based on need and abilities.
• Assists with instrumental activities of daily living and light housekeeping.
• Assists residents with medication cueing and self-administration as directed.
• Monitors health status, safety, and reports changes to supervisors.
• Supports dining services and participation in activity programs.
• Completes required shift documentation and related tasks.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patient Care

Education

Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training

Job description

Salary Range: $19.68 To $21.42 Annually

Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT

PER DIEM

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:

1. 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;
   • 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
2. 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
3. Medication Assistance:
   • assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
4. 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;
   • conducts room checks on resident rounds;
   • monitors for environmental safety hazards;
   • records incidents, errors or accidents; and
   • records resident and resident related events
   • assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
5. 6. Activity Program:
   • responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
   • responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
6. 8. Performs other duties as required.

Leadership:

• is a resident advocate at all times;
• 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.