Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) PT Memory Support

CNA Opportunity at Lutheran Community at Telford

Join our Memory Support team at Lutheran Community at Telford where you'll make a lasting impact by providing compassionate, hands-on care to residents. As a CNA, you'll work alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals to promote each resident's comfort, dignity, and quality of life in a collaborative, resident-centered environment.

We Offer:

• Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer matching
• Credit Union Membership
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off (starts accruing Day 1)
• Employee discount at our on-site caf, and discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program for the household
• Free pool and fitness facility

About Us: Guided by God's love, Grace Inspired Living is dedicated to providing communities and services that enhance the lives of older adults in a supportive setting that values residents, employees, volunteers, and families. Make an Impact. Advance your Career. Give back to the Community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the residents based on the plan of care and instruction of staff and/or nurse.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report at start of shift with pocket care plans/worksheet to receive shift report. At the end of the shift give the report to the oncoming shift.
• Answer call bells in a timely manner.
• Prioritize care with co-workers in assigned neighborhood based on resident needs.
• Regular punctual attendance is an essential function.
• Become familiar with each resident RASP (Resident Assessment Support Plan). Review and update residents RASP document as needed. Participate in acquiring needed information to keep RASP accurate when information is requested.
• Assist residents with the activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, mouth care, toileting, and transfers. Responsible for appropriate documentation of activities.
• Assist residents with all IADL'S according to their needs dictated through the residents RASP.
• Inform nurses of any findings or observations while caring for residents i.e., skin tears, bruises, accidents, incidents, change in status with dignity and in appropriate forum.
• Ensure competency by completing the state mandated 12 hours of in-services yearly. Ensure competency in state mandated additional 6 hours of dementia training.
• Awareness of safety hazards by maintaining a clean, neat and clutter free environment.
• Ensure residents rooms are safe for their ambulatory device and are clean.
• Maintain friendly, professional attitude with residents, visitors and coworkers, and other disciplines.
• Understand and use the Gait Belt if needed.
• Attend Resident Care Conference for neighborhood, meetings and in-services as required.
• Always maintain HIPPA regulations and residents' dignity.
• Assist with vital signs.
• Become familiar with all Personal Care policies and procedures per the Policy and Procedure binder.
• Maintain current CPR/FA certification and state certification for all Certified Nursing Assistants in accordance with State requirements.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect or other resident care issues.
• Assist with fire or other emergencies as needed. Participate in fire drills.
• Complete all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, resident-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in a senior living, long-term care, or healthcare setting.
• Experience caring for older adults.
• Experience with electronic health records.

Part-Time Enjoy a consistent schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. 6 Shifts Per Pay (3p9p) 4 Shifts Per Pay (3p11p)

Available shifts may include: Evening (3p9p) Evening (3p11p) Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Why Join Us? Non-profit, mission-driven community Supportive leadership team Strong teamwork and collaborative culture Career advancement opportunities Employee recognition programs Competitive pay and shift differentials

EOE STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status.

If hired, I understand that my employment is at-will as permitted under applicable state law. I understand this means that either the company or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause.