Certified Nursing Assistant - Part time

Inspīr Modern Senior Living•Darien, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant/Resident Services Associate provides service and care to each resident based on the resident’s individual service plan. The role supports residents’ daily needs, responds to emergencies, communicates changes in residents’ physical or mental health, and helps maintain a safe, comfortable community environment. The position is part-time, with evening shifts and weekend availability needed. Weekend and holiday work may be assigned, and associates may be asked to work other shifts or extended hours as needed.

Requirements

Current state-specific Nurse’s Aide Registration.
Experience and passion working with seniors.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including pushing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, peers, and other staff members.
Good physical and emotional health and freedom from communicable diseases.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
May be required to use a Hoyer Lift.
Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned and in inclement weather as needed.
May be required to work shifts other than the shift for which hired and may be required to work extended hours.
Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions, and potentially hostile or emotionally upset residents due to mental status.
Criminal background check required; may be asked to submit to random drug testing during employment.

Responsibilities

Provide a welcoming customer experience for residents, their loved ones, and community visitors.
Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene, and mobility.
Monitor residents’ general physical and mental health and immediately report changes to Nursing Staff and/or the Executive Director.
Respond to resident emergencies, provide first aid, and arrange appropriate medical follow-up.
Help residents keep their apartments or units clean, neat, and orderly.
Answer calls for assistance and promptly attend to resident needs.
Provide medication prompting as assigned.
Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs.
Assist with meal selection, service, and feeding as assigned.
Assist with the activity program as assigned.
Maintain records according to policy and maintain files as needed.
Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state-specific regulations.
Follow emergency procedures and safety practices.
Communicate effectively with the supervisor and other staff.
Carry out other duties as assigned.