Compassionate CNA for Evening/Night Shifts (FT/PT)

Commonwealth Senior Living; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Commonwealth Senior Living seeks a dedicated Resident Care Associate to support seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will help residents with daily tasks, follow individualized care plans, document care, and foster a respectful, homelike environment.

The role emphasizes patience, empathy, and teamwork to enhance residents' well-being. We value a compassionate disposition, physical caregiving ability, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Compassionate disposition and a desire to serve; prior experience not required.
• Ability to fulfill both the physical and emotional needs of residents.
• Direct-Care or other state specific certification required, or willingness to obtain.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain according to company policy.
• Upholds resident confidentiality.
• Flexible availability, including weekends, to ensure resident care and services.

Responsibilities

• Directly assist residents with daily tasks, maintaining communication with the Resident Care Director regarding care provision and resident condition changes.
• Aid residents with mobility, utilizing proper techniques and equipment to prevent accidents.
• Make routine resident care rounds to ensure the needs of each resident are being met in accordance with their individualized care plan.
• Assist with lifts, moves, and transport, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention.
• Performs care that maintains each resident’s skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, skin tears and other damage by changing incontinent residents.
• Document daily care activities in accordance with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Report any resident issues or concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor.

Skills

Compassionate

Physical care

CPR/First Aid

Confidentiality

Flexible availability

Effective communication

Education

State caregiver certification

Tools

PC basics

Job description

Commonwealth Senior Living seeks a dedicated Resident Care Associate to support seniors in Assisted Living and Memory Care. You will help residents with daily tasks, follow individualized care plans, document care, and foster a respectful, homelike environment.

The role emphasizes patience, empathy, and teamwork to enhance residents' well-being. We value a compassionate disposition, physical caregiving ability, and confidentiality.