CNA - PT-1

Harmony Senior Services; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Memphis, TN is seeking a dedicated CNA/Direct Care Giver to provide compassionate daily living support for residents. You will assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and meaningful activities, while documenting care and reporting concerns to the nursing team.

Responsibilities include housekeeping, responding to calls, and helping with meals and transportation within the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CNA license from the State and be in good standing.
• Effective verbal and written communication is required.
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs; maintain proper body mechanics.
• CPR/First Aid certified, or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
• Must be a contributing member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Encourage independence and participation in community activities.
• Conduct activities to provide meaningful experiences for residents.
• Report incidents and update care documentation promptly.
• Perform housekeeping tasks and keep common areas clean as directed.
• Respond promptly to resident calls and emergencies; remain calm under pressure.
• Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper release of resident information.
• Communicate changes and upcoming information to residents and families as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Polite and considerate

Mobility and stamina

Education

CNA certification/license

Job description

9525 US Highway 64, Memphis, Tennessee 38002

Job Description

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community.

The CNA encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and to participate in community activities.

Conducts activities and provides for a meaningful experience for all residents.

Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position.

Assists residents with activities of daily living.

Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCC, RN/LPN, or ED) and completes appropriate documentation.

Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor.

Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts.

Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents.

Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information.

Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities.

Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities.

Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals documents appropriately when necessary.

Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers.

Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support.

Reports all resident changes and interventions and interventions in the Daily Log and clinical record. Notifies family as directed.

Requirements

Must possess current CNA license from the State in which the community is located and in good standing with the Board of Nursing.

Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing.

Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.

Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor.

Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times.

Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs, and push or carry 25 lbs.

Must be able to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.

Must be in designated uniform during working hours, to include name badge and a smile.

Must be CPR/First Aid certified, or be willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.

Must be able to represent the community in a positive and professional manner.

Must attend and complete all required in-services and staff meetings.

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Completes all other duties as assigned.

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling