Assisted Living Certified Nursing Assistant (PM Shift) - Part Time

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour

This position provides adult residents with assistance in their daily living. Certified Nursing Assistants lend support to the Licensed Vocational Nurses in the medical necessities of all residents.

Essential Functions

• Actively support the basic rights of all residents.
• Develops a relation as a "best friend" to resident.
• Strives to develop a knack for dealing positively with residents.
• Knows the life stories of residents and provides care and intervention that is focused on each individual and their needs.
• Supports the Masonic Home Way Pillars philosophy.
• Perform skills required of a nursing assistant related to provision of basic ADL care, provision of nutrition and hydration, toileting program, incontinent care, vital signs, and other care as needed.
• Adapt care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities.
• Assist residents to maintain a safe clean and orderly environment.
• Assist residents with linens, bed making, dish washing, trash, and laundry as needed.
• Assist residents with transportation to meals, activities, beauty shop, and medical appointments.
• Supervise and account for residents in dining room.
• Assist residents to make menu selections.
• Monitor residents for problems related to meals and food intake, report problems.
• Assist residents with cleanliness, grooming, and nourishment needs.
• Ensure safety of resident by maintaining a safe environment and using appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.
• Assist resident's self-administration of medication as needed.
• Document medication assistance provided.
• Report problems or refusal of medications to RCFE Health Service Manager.
• Provide support and guidance to residents for blood sugar monitoring and other assistance with adaptive equipment or basic care.
• Complete all required documentation related to centrally stored medications, medication refills, etc.
• Reorder medications from pharmacy.
• Maintain awareness of resident health.
• Inform appropriate staff (LVN, RCFE Health Service Manager) of any incidents or changes in resident condition, such as attitude, appearance, appetite, behavior and/or physical ability.
• Obtain Vital Signs, document and report unusual readings to LVN.
• Document resident care, behavior and special needs as required by policy and procedure.
• Attend scheduled staff or campus meetings, in-services, and events.
• Ensure that all residents' rights to fair and equitable treatment, self determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights including the right to wage a complaint, are well established and maintained at all times.
• Always preserve the dignity and self-respect of the residents.
• Perform other related functions as requested by the LVN or RCFE Health Service Manager.
• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers and residents.
• Establishes good working relationships with all departments.
• Practices good teamwork.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.

Marginal Functions

• Provides transportation of residents to medical appointments or for medical emergencies as needed.
• Accompany residents to medical appointments as needed.

Educational Requirements/Licenses/Certificates

• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed, typically:
• Maintain a current non-restricted California Driver's License.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of California.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Skills, Abilities and Experience

• Prior experience, knowledge, and training in congregated living of health care environment providing services to the elderly is preferred.
• Computer and keyboard skills required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Title 22, Division 6 & Division 12 desirable.
• Med Tech preferred.

Benefits

At the Masonic Homes, you will have the opportunity to combine your passion for helping people and high ethical standards with opportunities to advance your career. In return for your skills and passion, we offer:

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
• 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.