CNA - Adult Day Center (Full/Part Time, 8:30 am -5:00 pm M-F)

Williamsburg Landing Inc•Williamsburg, VA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Day Center of Williamsburg Landing, a CARF-accredited Life Plan Community, seeks a Full Time and a Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to assist participants with personal needs and encourage participation in structured, engaging activities. The ideal candidate will understand aging and disability care practices and take initiative to engage and support the physical, emotional, and cognitive needs and abilities of all program participants. Scheduled hours will range within 8:30 am -5:00 pm Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification
One or more (1+) years of work experience in a healthcare or community setting with aged and/or disabled individuals, preferred
Ability to perform duties in accordance with accepted methods and techniques necessary in providing optimal care
Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
Ability to assist other licensed personnel as needed
Ability to use a variety of health care equipment and supplies such as thermometers and blood pressure cuffs, in a safe manner
Ability to regularly and safely lift a minimum of 35 pounds
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Employees may be required to work overtime when conditions that affect business needs make such scheduling necessary.

Responsibilities

Interacts therapeutically with participants to reduce anxiety, reinforce positive attitudes and encourage active engagement
Assists participants with social, recreational, leisure and work activities to provide seamless activities throughout the day
Assists participants with personal care needs and ADLs
Follows a written plan of care and daily routine for each participant
Assists with mobility, transfers and escorts participants to and from transportation
Assists Program Director with health monitoring activities
Monitors & documents behavior, orientation, physical and cognitive abilities and general health status and keeps Program Director informed of changes
Monitors safety of the environment and reports needs or problems to the supervisor immediately
Maintains infection control standards including proper hand washing
Performs other duties as assigned