Compassionate CNA: Dementia Care & Best-Friend Support

Masonic Homes of California; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wage replacement

Job summary

The Masonic Homes of California is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents with dementia, ensuring daily living activities, nutrition, hydration, and safety. You will function as a “Best Friend,” fostering a warm, caring environment by leveraging each resident’s remaining strengths and abilities.

Responsibilities include providing ADL care, assisting with medication administration, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of California.
• RCFE CNA must complete medication assistance training and pass the competency exam with a minimum passing score of 85%.

Responsibilities

• Performs skills required of a certified nursing assistant related to provision of basic ADL care, provision of nutrition and hydration, toileting program, incontinent care, vital signs, and other nursing care as needed.
• Assists in resident self-administration of medication as needed. Documents medication administration.
• Completes all required documentation related to centrally stored medications, medication refills, etc
• Maintains an awareness of resident health. Informs appropriate staff of any incidents or changes in resident condition.
• Documents resident care, behavior and special needs as required by policy and procedure
• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers, residents, and other facility employees. Establishes good working relationships with all departments. Practices good teamwork.

Skills

CNA

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Education

California CNA certification

Job description

The Masonic Homes of California is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support residents with dementia, ensuring daily living activities, nutrition, hydration, and safety. You will function as a “Best Friend,” fostering a warm, caring environment by leveraging each resident’s remaining strengths and abilities.

Responsibilities include providing ADL care, assisting with medication administration, and maintaining accurate documentation.