CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant

We offer an unparalleled quality of life at all levels of retirement. We have created a community that allows our residents to do as much, or as little, as they like while offering the ability to age in a place with all levels of care. We welcome you to join our team and find your place here as we have many opportunities for your career to grow.

We are looking for a caring and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. Our aides get the opportunity to work in an array of small personal care settings. The individual will enjoy the low staff-to-resident ratio to be able to provide more personalized care to our residents.

Benefits: Competitive salary, paid-time off, paid holidays, bonus pay, flexible schedule; full-time/part-time available, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance; variety of supplemental insurances available, career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistant programs. Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members. Starting rates depend on experience and position. Minimum eligibility requirements include being registered as a certified nursing assistant, ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors, and the general public, compassion for and desire to work with the elderly, ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual, honesty, ethics, fairness, dependability, respect for confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others, meeting all health requirements, passing a criminal background check, ability to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions: Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care. Encourage residents to be as independent as capable. Keep proper records of care as required by the facility. Complete all forms and documentation as required. Immediately report any observations of concern/changes in the resident's condition to the Supervisor in Charge. Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy, or the primary care provider's order. Be able to apply the community's accident, disaster, fire safety, elopement, and emergency procedures for the protection of the residents. Be capable of performing CPR upon successful completion of CPR certification. Be knowledgeable of the residents' backgrounds, preferences, habits, and interests, and preserve confidential information about each resident. Focus on service to residents during dining and promote meal time as an enjoyable activity of each resident's day. Provide assistance to individual residents as needed or directed, who require help with eating, carrying plates, trays, or beverages. Understand and follow safety and infection control policies and procedures and readily report any breach of the safety and infection control procedures to the Supervisor In Charge. Respond to emergency call signals promptly. Report incidents to the Supervisor in Charge promptly and complete appropriate paperwork as required in a professional manner. Readily and directly report any verbal or physical abuse of a resident, inappropriate use of resident or facility property, or lack of or inappropriate care of a resident to the Supervisor in Charge. Collect, laundry, and distribute linens, garments, etc. in accordance with and as permitted by State regulations. Help to properly maintain all equipment and ensure work areas are clean and safe. Assist in cleaning resident rooms, dining areas, and public areas as indicated by regulations. Customer service: Ensure that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner. Taking initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority. Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (Visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents' families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors, and regulators). Communicate professionally and cooperate with the supervisor and all community personnel. Residents' rights: Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents' rights. Other: Follow & communicate company policies and procedures. The job description provides a framework for the job; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Working conditions include scheduled hours; possible overtime. Works in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, and visitors under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Physical/sensory requirement: Medium work: the ability to exert 10-35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents and staff. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community.