Companion / CNA/HHA Third Shift

Hallkeen-Assisted-Living-Communities; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Auto discount program

Vendor discount program

401(k) with matching

Accrued vacation time

Sick time

Personal time off

Paid holidays

Employee referral bonus

Resident referral bonus

Job summary

Heywood Wakefield Commons, a 78-unit assisted living community in Gardner, MA, seeks caring companions with CNA or HHA certification to join the team. The role includes personal care, medication reminders, and assisting with meals and laundry, reporting to the Resident Service Manager.

Candidates must be certified Nursing Assistants or Home Health Aides, read/write English proficiently, and pass a CORI background check. On-site work with flexible hours and a team-oriented environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold CNA or HHA certification.
• Able to read and write English proficiently.
• Background check (CORI) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care based on the resident's service plan.
• Administer medication reminders per state regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor.
• Assist with meals and dining room service.
• Perform laundry and housekeeping tasks for residents.
• Respond to resident needs and requests promptly.
• Ensure regular attendance and on-call readiness.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Health Aide

English literacy

Job description

Description

All Applicants must be a Certified Nurse’s Aide or Home Health Aide

Job Summary:

Heywood Wakefield Commons a 78 unit assisted living community in Gardner MA is looking to add to our team of caring, dedicated individuals! We are accepting applications for Companion (cna or hha). This position is responsible for personal care, and medication assistance, laundry, and facility preparation. We are looking for friendly, caring, flexible, and team-oriented people. Reports to Resident Service Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care assistance to the residents (bathing, dressing and grooming) based on each resident’s Service Plan.
• Provides Medication reminders according to state regulations.
• Informs supervisor of changes in the resident’s condition and needs.
• Maintains a positive and professional environment and projects a calm and competent image.
• Serve meals in dining room, and clean up afterwards.
• Empty trash daily, and perform laundry weekly for residents on assignment.
• Respond to resident needs and requests.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and community.
• Work assigned hours on a daily/weekly basis. Regular, punctual attendance.
• Be available for on-call emergency situations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to help other staff whenever necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

All Applicants must be a Certified Nursing Assistant, or Home Health Aide

• Able to read and write English proficiently.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• CORI background check required

Required Behavior:

• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talk and listen to residents, family members and other staff.

Physical Demands:

• Physically able to move at least 40lbs.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
• Physically able to stand long periods of time.

Benefits: Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.