CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA)

Artis Senior Living of Brick; Village of Briarcliff Manor (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Artis Senior Living seeks a dedicated CNA / Home Health Aide to assist residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia in daily living activities. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications, communicate effectively, and be compassionate towards the elderly. This full-time role offers flexible shifts and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA or Home Health Aide certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grooming, toileting, bathing, and eating.
• Transport residents to meals and activities as needed.
• Monitor residents for behavioral changes and report to clinical staff.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Ability to respond to emergencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA or Home Health Aide certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Artis Senior Living
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, USA

Description

*Starting pay is $18 - $20 / hour, depending on experience!
*This is a full time position offering a flexible schedule on 1st shift (7am-3pm), 2nd shift (3pm-11pm), or 3rd shift (11pm-7am)! Every other weekend is required!
*CNA or Home Health Aide certification is REQUIRED!

The CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA)will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working atArtis Senior Living, you'll play an integral role on a dynamic team helping people living with dementia achieve the essential human needs of purpose, belonging and joy by building a bridge between their lifelong identity and present daily life - we call this act of service "Honoring Yesterday & Celebrating Today." We like to think that Artis associates are the most thoughtful people on the planet, so in return - they deserve to feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We truly look forward to you being part of the Artis family! We are proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified company.

The CNA / Home Health Aide (HHA) will:

• Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
• Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
• Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
• Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
• Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Caregiver, CNA or Home Health Aide certification is REQUIRED.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.

This position requires the candidate to understand, read, write and effectively verbally communicate in English.

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