CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT

Evening Shift / 8 hours a week/ Every Other Weekend Shift

Shift: 2pm - 10 pm

Summary of Position:

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
   • bathing;
   • dressing and undressing;
   • ambulating;
   • toileting;
   • assistance with meals and nourishment's;
   • personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care);
   • transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and
   • care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
2. Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident:
   • placing and/or receiving telephone calls;
   • performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes;
   • assisting with laundry;
   • escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and
   • assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
3. Medication Assistance:
   • assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
4. Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks:
   • observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed;
   • conducts room checks on resident rounds;
   • monitors for environmental safety hazards;
   • records incidents, errors or accidents; and
   • records resident and resident related events
5. Dining:
   • assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
6. Activity Program:
   • responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
7. Emergency Preparedness:
   • responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
8. Performs other duties as required.

Leadership:

• is a resident advocate at all times;
• follows policy concerning confidentiality;
• plans and completes duties with minimal direction from supervisor;
• works collaboratively with colleagues;
• uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations;
• follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns;
• acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors; and
• maintains certifications required for employment

Administrative:

• completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift

Other Duties:

• demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values and wisdom of the residents and an understanding of the aging process;
• attends and participates in staff, educational and committee meetings to update knowledge, techniques, guidelines and regulations;
• assists with quality assurance programs; and
• assists with orientation and training of new staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Post High School Vocational / Specialized Training
• Experience: On the Job Training
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate; CPR Certification preferred.

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