CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant, whose official title is Residential Care Assistant, works at Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, Connecticut. The role assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to support their independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. This is a day-shift position working 24 hours per week. No prior experience is required, but CNA certification is required.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices, and care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and coordinating transportation, and mail delivery and correspondence.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status to the ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services as needed.
Conduct room checks during resident rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, record incidents, errors, or accidents, and document resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setting up and cleaning up, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program, and complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Act as a resident advocate at all times.
Follow agency confidentiality policies.
Communicate tactfully and diplomatically in sensitive or emotionally charged situations, and follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others about complaints, problems, and concerns.
Act as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors, and maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.