Temporary Memory Care Certified Nursing Assistant NOC Shift

Masons of California • Union City, CA

8d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for meeting the functional activity of daily living needs and activity/ programming needs for residents with dementia. Function as a “Best Friend” to residents emphasizing each individual’s remaining strengths and abilities. Provides a fun, warm, loving and friendly environment for residents.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of California.
• Effective January 2008 and in compliance with state regulation the RCFE Certified Nursing Assistant must complete medication assistance training and pass the competency exam with a minimum passing score of 85%.

Responsibilities

• Performs skills required of a certified nursing assistant related to provision of basic ADL care, provision of nutrition and hydration, toileting program, incontinent care, vital signs, and other nursing care as needed.
• Adapts care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities.
• Actively supports the basic rights of residents
• Assists in resident self-administration of medication as needed.
• Documents medication administration.
• Completes all required documentation related to centrally stored medications, medication refills, etc
• Maintains an awareness of resident health.
• Informs appropriate staff of any incidents or changes in resident condition.
• Documents resident care, behavior and special needs as required by policy and procedure
• Applies clinical knowledge to validate and communicate instrument readings and provide nursing care to geriatric residents.
• Actively participates in department meetings and education programs.
• Maintains current CNA certificate and attends mandatory in-service training.
• Ensures safety of residents by maintaining a safe environment and using appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of residents including their religious beliefs
• Adapts care giving to build on individual resident strengths and abilities, using and modeling appropriate behavioral intervention techniques with residents
• Keeps alert to residents’ condition and reports changes in the residents’ attitudes, appearance, behavior, and physical ability the Nurse in charge.
• Performs selected nursing procedures that do not require professional evaluation as assigned and instructed by the Nurse in charge
• Practices conservation of equipment and supplies, keeping them clean and ready for use.
• Reports any equipment and supply needs to the Nurse in charge.
• Ensures that call lights/ alarms are within residents’ reach and promptly answers call signals.
• Anticipates residents’ needs and makes rounds routinely to assigned residents.
• Assists residents in their recreational activities, and as needed escorts residents throughout the facility.
• Assists in escorting residents to and from medical appointments as requested by the Pavilion Manager
• Assists with individual and small group activities, planned and spontaneous, that meet resident needs in the following areas: social, friendship, physical, intellectual, vocational, and spiritual
• Keeps written notes of specific assignments and records pertinent information about the residents.
• Enters all appropriate resident data in the medical record timely and accurately.
• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers, residents, and other facility employees.
• Establishes good working relationships with all departments.
• Practices good teamwork.
• Accountable for maintaining a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Accountable for following Masonic Homes safety policies.
• Conveys information in a concise, accurate, and understandable manner.
• Displays attentiveness, tact, and diplomacy in responding to others
• Actively participates in meetings and education programs
• Communicates and cooperates with co-workers and residents.
• Establishes good working relationships with all departments.
• Practices good teamwork.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent health, wage replacement, and other benefits for you and your family's well-being
• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not you participate, and an additional contribution from the company when you participate in the plan
• Investment in your growth through tuition reimbursement - $1,500 per year

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED