CNA / Home Health Aide - Part Time

Artis Offer Letter; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Artis Senior Living is seeking a part-time CNA / Home Health Aide to assist residents with daily living activities, primarily focusing on those with Alzheimers and dementia. Join a dynamic team dedicated to honoring the past and celebrating the present while providing essential care and companionship to the elderly. This role requires a current CNA certification and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification is mandatory.
• Must maintain continuing education credits.
• Willingness to obtain First Aid / CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming and bathing.
• Transport residents within the community for meals and activities.
• Observe and report changes in residents' behavior to clinical staff.

Skills

Familiarity with Alzheimers

Caring for elderly population

Education

Current CNA certification

First Aid / CPR certification

Job description

• This is a part time position offering a flexible schedule on 1st shift (7am-3pm) 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) OR 3rd shift! Every other weekend is required!

The CNA / Home Health Aide will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimers / 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 Alzheimers / Dementia and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Working at Artis Senior Living youll 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 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 / visitors 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 current CNA certification.
• Fulfill and maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and / or maintain current First Aid / CPR certification.

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