CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (official title: Residential Care Assistant) at Masonicare at Ashlar Village assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to support their independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The position includes assisting with personal and instrumental daily living activities, supporting resident-centered programming, documenting care, monitoring resident well-being and environmental safety, and communicating concerns to appropriate staff. The posting identifies an evening schedule and gives two different weekly-hour figures: 40 hours per week in the opening description and 24 hours per week in the closing line.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals, personal hygiene, transferring, and care of assistive devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and transportation coordination, and mail or correspondence.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services as needed.
Conduct room checks during resident rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, and record incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setup and cleanup, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Act as a resident advocate.
Follow agency confidentiality policies.
Communicate tactfully and diplomatically in sensitive or emotionally charged situations and follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Act as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors.
Maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.