Memory Care Certified Nursing Assistant, PM and NOC Shifts Available

Masonic Homes of California; United States; On-site; USD 26,863 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamwork-focused environment

Health benefits

401(k) plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement of $1,500 per year

Job summary

Masonic Homes of California is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide essential care for residents with dementia. Responsibilities include meeting daily living needs, documenting care, and ensuring a safe environment. The role emphasizes building on each resident’s strengths and abilities.

The ideal candidate must be certified as a CNA in California and possess strong communication and teamwork skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with robust benefits to promote well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Meet daily living needs of residents with dementia.
• Provide basic ADL care and nursing assistance.
• Document resident care and monitor health.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Current CNA certification

Job description

Pay Range: $19.50 to $24.00

Job Summary

Responsible for meeting the functional activity of daily living needs and activity/programming needs for residents with dementia. Function as a “Best Friend” to residents emphasizing each individual’s remaining strengths and abilities. Provides a fun, warm, loving and friendly environment for residents.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Adapts care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities.
• Actively supports the basic rights of residents.
• 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.
• Applies clinical knowledge to validate and communicate instrument readings and provide nursing care to geriatric residents.
• Actively participates in department meetings and education programs.
• Maintains current CNA certificate and attends mandatory in‑service training.
• Ensures safety of residents by maintaining a safe environment and using appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of residents including their religious beliefs.
• Adapts care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities, using and modeling appropriate behavioral intervention techniques with residents.
• Keeps alert to residents’ condition and reports changes in the residents’ attitudes, appearance, behavior, and physical ability to the Nurse in charge.
• Performs selected nursing procedures that do not require professional evaluation as assigned and instructed by the Nurse in charge.
• Practices conservation of equipment and supplies, keeping them clean and ready for use. Reports any equipment and supply needs to the Nurse in charge.
• Ensures that call lights/ alarms are within residents’ reach and promptly answers call signals.
• Anticipates residents’ needs and makes rounds routinely to assigned residents.
• Assists residents in their recreational activities, and as needed escorts residents throughout the facility.
• Assists in escorting residents to and from medical appointments as requested by the Pavilion Manager.
• Assists with individual and small group activities, planned and spontaneous, that meet resident needs in the following areas: social, friendship, physical, intellectual, vocational, and spiritual.
• Keeps written notes of specific assignments and records pertinent information about the residents. Enters all appropriate resident data in the medical record timely and accurately.
• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers, residents, and other facility employees.
• Establishes good working relationships with all departments.
• Practices good teamwork.
• Accountable for maintaining a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Accountable for following Masonic Homes safety policies.
• Conveys information in a concise, accurate, and understandable manner.
• Displays attentiveness, tact, and diplomacy in responding to others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of California.
• Effective January 2008 and in compliance with state regulation the RCFE Certified Nursing Assistant must complete medication assistance training and pass the competency exam with a minimum passing score of 85%.

Benefits

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care.
• Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well‑being.
• A generous contribution to a 401(k) plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan.
• Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement – $1,500 per year.
• The Masonic Homes of California is committed to helping individuals and families live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.
• Guided by strong personal connections, continuous improvement, and the charitable values of the Masons of California, the organization focuses on delivering high‑quality care, meaningful experiences, and community‑centered support.