CNA

JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICE•Warwick, RI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is essential to fulfilling our mission of dignified care by providing compassionate, hands-on assistance to residents with their daily living activities. This position ensures optimal resident care, comfort, and safety while promoting independence and respecting each resident's individuality. The CNA works under the direction and supervision of the Director of Resident Care or Director of Memory Care (reporting to the Wellness Nurse or CMT on the evening and overnight shift(s)) to support residents wherever they call home—in assisted living or memory care settings.

Requirements

Active Rhode Island Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in good standing
Successful completion of RIDOH-approved CNA training program (120 hours minimum)
Current CPR certification (or must obtain within 90 days of hire)
Must pass pre-employment physical examination and annual health screenings
Must pass Rhode Island Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) background check
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Commitment to dignified, person-centered care

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in assisted living, memory care, or long-term care
Experience with dementia and cognitive impairment care
Knowledge of Jewish culture and customs or willingness to learn
Bilingual abilities (Hebrew, Yiddish, Spanish, or Russian) helpful

Responsibilities

Provides compassionate, dignified care that honors each resident's individuality, preferences, life history, and personal choices
Supports residents in maintaining maximum independence in all activities of daily living
Creates a warm, homelike environment where residents feel safe, valued, and respected
Recognizes and responds to each resident's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs
Respects resident rights, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
Assists residents with bathing (bed bath, tub bath, shower) while maintaining dignity and privacy
Provides assistance with dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and personal care
Assists with toileting, continence care, and bladder/bowel training programs
Supports residents with mobility, transfers, and ambulation using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
Assists with feeding, hydration, and proper positioning during meals
Provides skin care, nail care (non-diabetic), hair care, and shaving assistance
Takes and accurately records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as assigned
Measures and documents weight, height, intake and output
Observes and reports changes in resident condition, behavior, or cognitive status to nursing staff
Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of illness, infection, pain, or distress
Reminds residents to take medications as appropriate (does not administer unless also licensed as Certified Medication Aide (CMT))
Assists with specimen collection as directed
Applies elastic stockings, assists with simple non-sterile dressings, and provides basic wound care under supervision.
Implements person-centered approaches for residents with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and cognitive impairment
Uses validation, redirection, and therapeutic communication techniques
Supports residents experiencing confusion, anxiety, or behavioral expressions
Participates in meaningful activities and reminiscence programs
Maintains a calm, structured environment with consistent routines
Demonstrates understanding of and complies with RIDOH Exposure Prevention Plan for bloodborne pathogens
Follows infection control procedures including hand hygiene and proper use of PPE
Utilizes proper body mechanics and safe resident handling techniques
Responds to emergencies following fire safety and disaster procedures
Maintains clean, safe, homelike resident living spaces
Makes occupied and unoccupied beds; assists with personal laundry as needed
Reports suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately
Maintains accurate documentation of care provided and resident responses
Reports significant observations to nursing staff promptly
Communicates effectively and compassionately with residents, families, and team members
Participates in shift reports and care planning meetings
Refers healthcare questions to licensed nursing staff
Functions as a cooperative, active member of the interdisciplinary care team
Assists other staff members as needed
Assumes supervisory responsibilities when assigned in absence of nursing leadership
Attends in-services, staff meetings, and required training programs
Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for Jewish culture and customs
Properly uses equipment including pagers, walkie-talkies, and call systems
Assists with activities, mail delivery, dining room support, and other reasonable tasks
Provides excellent customer service to residents, families, and visitors
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Resident Care