RESIDENT ASSISTANT (CNA/ HHA)

Linda Manor Assisted Living; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Linda Manor Assisted Living in Northampton, MA seeks a compassionate CNA/HHA to provide daily nursing care under the care plan, including bathing, mobility, and meals.

The role offers weekly pay, sign-on bonuses, and opportunities to advance; requires CNA certification or PCA/HHA training and experience in long-term care, including dementia care. Tuition support for RN/LPN programs is available to help you grow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification or PCA/HHA training program (54 hours) required.
• Experience in long term care/assisted living preferred.
• Experience working with residents with dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nursing care to residents per care plan and daily needs.
• Record vital signs, meals and ADLs in EHR and monitor changes.
• Assist with bathing, hygiene, dressing, mobility and daily activities.
• Escort residents to appointments and activities and support family communication.

Skills

CNA Certification

PCA/HHA Training

Long-term care experience

Dementia care experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $22.09 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Come join this collaborative and innovative team. At Integritus Healthcare you will enjoy WEEKLY pay, generous time off, exceptional health insurance and the ability to grow in your career. Ask about how we can pay for your LPN or associate level RN program. Integritus Healthcare wants you!

• Sign on bonus - FT $1,500, PT $750
• Salary based on years experience (doesn't include shift diffs) - $18.00 - $22.09/hr.
• Weekly Pay, Day 1 low cost benefits, 403B retirement plan, Generous PTO, Career advancement opportunities, Stepping stone program (pay for RN/LPN tuition)

The primary purpose of this position is to provide quality nursing care to residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as directed by your supervisor. Home health aide (HHA) or certified nursing assistant (CNA) required.

• Provides quality nursing care to residents in an environment that promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice an individuality.
• Demonstrate respect, attention and awareness toward the diversity among the people we serve (residents, families, caregivers, etc. (through their attitude, service and actions.
• Is knowledgeable of the individualized care plan for residents and provides support to the resident in accordance with their care plan.
• Identifies and participates in QAPI process or leave as area of development.
• Assists in daily requirements and task in care and treatment of residents. Areas of care include bathroom assistance, general personal hygiene (bathing, dental hygiene, hair and nails) dressing, mobility assistance and food intake, and other needs in keeping with the individuals’ care requirements.
• Maintains resident rights and confidentiality.
• Documents all ADL’s in electronic health record.
• Observes and reports symptoms, reactions and other changes in condition promptly.
• Routinely turns and positions residents as required by care plan.
• Complies all aspects of residents’ rights. Is responsible for promptly reporting any incidents or evidence or resident abuse or violations of resident rights to the charge nurse or administration.
• Honor resident right to refuse care, report such refusal to nurse supervisor.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment.
• Answers resident call bells promptly and courteously.
• Ensure that residents who are unable to call for help are checked frequently.
• Takes and documents temperature, pulse and respirations rates, food and fluid intake and output, and heights and weights and records in EHR.
• Ambulates and transfers residents using the appropriate assistive devices and body mechanics.
• Use only the equipment you have been trained to use, operate in a safer manner and reports any defective equipment to supervisor immediately.
• Communicate and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Assist and escort residents to appointments such as the hair salon or attending activities, church services or doctor’s appointments.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant certification or completion and proof of a PCA/HHA training program that meets the 54 training hour requirement from EOEA required

Previous experience working in long term care/assisted living community preferred

Previous experience working with dementia residents

Linda Manor Assisted Living opened in 2014 to meet a local demand for senior housing. Offering both traditional assisted living and assisted living with memory care, Linda Manor Assisted Living shares a campus with Linda Manor Extended Care, a skilled care center servicing the Northampton community since 1989.

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Experience

Preferred

Prior experience working in long term are or assisted living community preferred.

Previous experience working with dementia residents.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Home Health Aide

CERT NURSE ASSISTANT

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