CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (EVENING SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Shelton, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant performs basic nursing care procedures and follows each resident’s or patient’s treatment plan. The role provides person-centered care that supports residents’ dignity, respect, compassion, psychosocial needs, and individual needs and abilities. This position is based at Masonicare Bishop Wicke in Shelton, Connecticut, and is listed for an evening shift, 32 hours per week, every other weekend.

Requirements

State of Connecticut CNA certification, or completion of a CNA certification course within 120 days.
Ability to interact professionally with coworkers.
Ability to prioritize tasks and function as a team member.
Ability to speak and read English to communicate with patients, residents, and clinical staff.
Provide person-centered care that demonstrates dignity, respect, compassion, coordinated care, support, treatment, and personalization.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Six months to one year of experience as a CNA preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse.
Follow residents’ and patients’ treatment plans, assisting with meals and nourishment, transfers using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulation, bathing, toileting, dressing, and grooming.
Observe and communicate pertinent information about adult and older adult residents’ or patients’ conditions to appropriate facility staff.
Take and record pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and weight as needed.
Accurately and promptly document care and observations on worksheets and in the EMR.
Maintain cooperative relationships and support coworkers to promote efficient care-team operations.
Adhere to infection-control practices and facility policies and procedures.
Support residents’ psychosocial needs according to their plans of care and profiles.
Attend educational and in-service meetings, mandatory programs, and complete the required 12 hours of continuing education per year.
Use equipment appropriately and safely, and follow the Diligent Minimal Lift Program standards.
Perform other duties as required.