Certified Nursing Aide for Resident Transportation
About The Position
Apple Rehab Colchester is seeking a Certified Nursing Aide to assist with resident transportation and care. The facility provides nursing care, rehabilitation services, physical, occupational and speech-language therapies, and memory care for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related disorders. Apple Rehab is a family-owned and operated company with local leadership based in Avon, Connecticut. The Certified Nursing Aide assists residents with bathing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, dressing, walking, wheelchair use, and positioning in and out of bed. The aide documents personal care according to facility policies and performs nursing functions as directed. The position includes observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, responding to accidents, injuries, call lights, and emergencies, and completing required charting.
Requirements
- Be a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing and meet all certification requirements.
- Have no record of convicted patient or resident abuse with the State Registry.
- Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions.
- Demonstrate attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrate cooperation in assisting others and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Show patience, tact, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward residents and their support networks.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dental care, bowel and bladder functions, and dressing.
- Assist residents with walking, wheelchair use, and positioning in and out of bed.
- Document personal care provided according to facility policies and complete necessary charting entries.
- Perform directed nursing functions, including perineal care, making beds, turning residents, and measuring and recording temperature, weight, pulse, and respiration.
- Observe and report changes in residents’ conditions, including skin breakdowns, to a supervisor.
- Immediately report accidents or injuries.
- Answer all call lights regardless of assignment.
- Respond calmly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Benefits
- Scholarships and career growth opportunities
- Four weeks of paid time off
- Seven paid holidays
- Health insurance benefits
- Short- and long-term disability
- Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement program
- Longevity credit
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