Full Time Certified Nurse's Assistant

The Arc Eastern Connecticut•Norwich, CT

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team!

Requirements

Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
Must have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
Valid driver’s license required.
High School Diploma or GED Required
Applicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.
Experienced with Department of Developmental Services regulations, forms, and protocols.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suit
Current State of CT CNA License
Knowledge of medical terms and basic nursing care procedures
Strong observational skills and a high level of attention to details
Will be required to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention during emergency situations.
May be exposed to the risk of injury or exposure to occupational health hazards.
The CNA must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities

Responsibilities

Performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks.
Ensures compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements.
Presents staff in-services relating to medications and nursing issues.
Ensures confidentiality as required by Law, The Arc ECT, and DDS policies and procedures which includes keeping records, conversations, correspondence (regarding program participants and staff) confidential.
Provides nursing care in post-acute care facilities.
Checks vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse and providing regular reports to the broader nursing team.
Observes the conditions of residents on an ongoing basis, alerting supervising staff to any concerns or emergencies.
Helps residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, and feeding. This may include providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, providing baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting participants with showers.
Assists with meals and feeds participants.
Ambulates, turns, and positions participants.
Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
Changes linens, sanitizes surfaces, and performs other tasks to provide a clean and sanitary environment for residents.
Serves as an important go-between for residents and healthcare staff.
Stays engaged with residents and offers daily companionship and comfort.
Communicates with family members and other visitors and helping to address their concerns.
Moves residents safely and comfortably to and from exam tables, beds, and wheelchairs, repositioning them as needed.
Administers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints.
Instills confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
Reports observations of participants to the nurse caring for the resident to ensure professional assessment.
Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
Maintains a safe environment for participants and co-workers, transports participants and equipment as appropriate.