Certified Nursing Assistant PT Memory Support Assisted Living

Ingleside at Home•Rockville, MD

50d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking part-time CNAs in Memory Support Assisted Living Unit Shifts Available: 3pm-11pm ( 1) position remaining (wk. 1 Sat, wk. 2 Sun) Wage Rate: $17.65- $19.02 per hour, depending on experience. Great Benefits include Part Time Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Educational and US Citizenship Scholarship Opportunities Onsite CPR Training Well-Being Model Certified Dementia Practitioner Training Eligible Employees May Receive Annual Employee Recognition from Residents UKG Wallet (Daily Pay) Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center Training and Growth Opportunities Tickets to Work Available for select employees Ingleside at King Farm (IKF) is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community located at the heart of the award-winning intergenerational King Farm development. We offer small-town living just a short ride from the nation's capital. Ingleside at King Farm boasts a proven record of success! IKF consistently maintains a 5-star CMS rating and is CARF certified. We have achieved certification as a Great Place to Work for 5 years in a row, based on team member feedback in areas related to trust, culture, and job satisfaction, and we are Sage certified. Job Summary: This position is primarily responsible for providing general medical and restorative care for residents daily. Interacting directly with residents, aiding with daily living needs, monitoring vital signs, providing comfort, transportation, motivating residents to meet their goals and documenting all cares provided to resident.

Requirements

Candidate must have current and valid Certification for Nursing Assistant.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Compassionate, mature, sympathetic, and professional.
Good organization and communication skills.
Ability to read, write, understand, and carry out directions furnished in written and oral form.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable in restorative and medical nursing principles and practices.
The candidate must successfully complete any/all required preâemployment evaluation test(s) per policy.
Candidate will have the physical ability to perform jobârelated duties, which may require lifting, standing bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling.

Responsibilities

The Certified Nurse Aide functions as a member of the health care team under the direction of the RN (Registered Nurse) or LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses) and reports to the Charge Nurse
in conformity with professional standards, follow policies and procedures and adheres to federal, state, and local requirements and regulatory policy.
Assists residents in the following areas:
Personal care functions including:
Bathing (bed, tub, shower, or sponge bath)
Skin Care
Toileting (bedpan, urinal, commode and/or toilet)
Grooming (shampoo, nail care & shaving)
Oral Hygiene (denture care)
Assist with dressing and undressing
Assists with feeding residents.
Measuring and recording intake and output.
Weigh residents using upright, chair and bed scale.
Assists in turning and positioning of residents.
Proper transfer techniques.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, crutches, walkers, Hoyer Lift, side rails, brace, splints, oxygen).
Helps keep residents' rooms clean and supplied.
Make and change beds (unoccupied and occupied).
Transports residents, supplies and equipment as needed.
Assists nurses and other personnel as needed.
Ambulate residents who require minimal assistance.
Simple, nonâsterile dressings.
Observe skin while performing care and notify RN/ LPN of any abnormalities in skin integrity.
Answer residents' calls and take appropriate action.
Measures and records vital signs/weights and reports variations in vital signs to RN.
Immediately reports any changes in client's condition or incidents to the Nursing Supervisor.
Participates in case conferences with other members of the healthcare team as appropriate
Maintains confidentiality in relation to all clients, healthcare staff and documentation.
Meets annual in-service requirements in accordance with Agency policy and state regulations.
Maintains and enhances skill through attending appropriate staff development training
Their appearance is professional and complies with the agency dress code.
Maintains a cooperative manner towards client/family and all members of the healthcare team.
Adheres to infection control practices as directed by the Charge Nurse in adherence to Ingleside policies, CDC, and jurisdictional guidelines.
Document care performed in electronic medical record.
Professional Development
Participates in at least 12 hours of training per year on the following topics:
Following facility policies and procedures
Change of Resident Condition
Infection Prevention and Control
Safety Procedures
Activities of Daily Living
Resident Rights
Resident Behaviors
Resident Abuse (required)
Dementia Management (required)
Care for cognitively impaired (required)
Participates in other in-service projects, or committees as assigned.