Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Assisted Living

Senior Lifestyle • York, ME

2h • $23 - $26

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for caring for residents in an assisted living community under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), LPN/LVN, or Director of Health & Wellness. The role supports residents’ health, daily living needs, independence, dignity, and social and emotional well-being while following residents’ care schedules and applicable professional standards and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 1 year of clinical/nursing experience.
• CNA licensure, depending on state requirements and regulations.
• Acceptable proficiency in English to perform job duties, communicate with supervisors and other employees, and respond to and communicate during emergencies.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Dedicated, compassionate, and energetic personal attributes.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs.
• Measure and record residents’ height, weight, and fluid intake and output.
• Recognize abnormal changes in residents’ body functioning and report them to a supervisor.
• Assist as needed with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, and other activities of daily living.
• Transfer, position, and turn residents.
• Provide skin care to residents.
• Contribute to residents’ assessments and plans of care.
• Provide nursing rehabilitation and restorative nursing services.
• Follow the schedule of residents’ needs established by a supervisor.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Promote and protect resident rights, support informed decisions, treat residents with dignity and respect, protect personal belongings, report suspected abuse or neglect, avoid physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards, and support independent expression, choice, and decision-making consistent with applicable law and regulation.
• Inform a supervisor of resident issues or concerns.
• Respect and encourage residents’ independence and dignity.
• Respect residents’ confidentiality.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Paid time off
• DailyPay access to earned but unpaid wages before the next payday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED