CNA CHHA Traditions of Dedham

LCB Senior Living; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

LCB Senior Living is seeking a Resident Care Associate at Traditions of Dedham in Dedham, MA. The role focuses on providing for the needs of elders, including personal care, emotional support, and safety. The Resident Care Associate is expected to engage residents in meaningful interactions and support their independence in daily living activities.

Qualified candidates should have completed certified nursing assistant training and possess strong communication skills. Prior experience with seniors, especially those with dementia, is preferred. This role offers an hourly salary of $21.00 - $23.00.

Qualifications

• Ability to use computer for documenting services, fluency in English oral and written.
• Must have completed the course for certified nursing assistant or have equivalent training or experience as required by State Regulation.
• Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions for residents.
• Monitor changes in resident needs and report any changes immediately.
• Document all services provided, including incidents and residents' refusal of services.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Traditions of Dedham - Dedham, MA 02026

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 hourly

Per Diem

SUMMARY

Resident Care Associate shall provide for the needs of the elders, including personal care, therapeutic programming, safety and emotional support in a manner that supports the dignity, independence, choice and individuality of each resident. The duties of Resident Care Associate include delivery of services as written on the approved service plan for each Resident.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co‑workers and the surrounding community.
2. Have an active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
3. Successfully complete the community's and any State orientation training program prior to being assigned regular duties.
4. Assist residents with medications according to State Regulation and LCB Policies, making the required record entries at appropriate times, and making the appropriate notifications to the nurse concerning self‑administered medications (as specified by state regulations).
5. Actively engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences. Provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions, as needed, for residents to be as independent as possible in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining and mobility.
6. Takes initiative in engaging in group and individual engagement.
7. Monitor changes in resident needs, preferences and health status, and report/document any noticed changes immediately to the RN or designee.
8. Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs as per the service plan.
9. Assist residents in going to bed at night, when necessary.
10. Assist residents with keeping their units neat, clean and orderly.
11. Answer emergency calls and attend to the residents’ needs promptly.
12. Participate in the community’s regularly scheduled ongoing in‑service training programs. Upon request of the Resident Care Director, participate in specialized staff training programs and mandatory education requirements dictated by State Regulation.
13. Assist with escorting residents to meals and engagement as needed or directed.
14. Document both scheduled and unscheduled services provided, including incidents, behaviors and out‑of‑ordinary events, and residents’ refusal of services. Input information into the community computer tracking system regarding services provided to residents.
15. Conduct and facilitate programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interaction, that offer cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity and spiritual connection.
16. Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to use computer for documenting services, fluency in English oral and written.
• Education: Must have completed the course for certified nursing assistant or have equivalent training or experience as required by State Regulation, and CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the State.
• Experience: Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training is preferred. Experience in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of Dementia is preferred.
• Certificates/Licences: Current license/certification required by State Regulation and provide copies of documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
• Computer Skills: Demonstrated computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing and ability to learn data input.

Non-Discrimination Policy

LCB, including its managed care communities, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment and employment opportunities at LCB are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job with or without reasonable accommodation. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy to provide equal opportunity encompasses all phases of employment, including recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.