CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

11h•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Certified Nursing Assistants at Masonicare at Ashlar Village assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The official title for this role is “Residential Care Assistant.” This position is based at Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, Connecticut, and is a day-shift role scheduled for 32 hours per week. The role provides personal and instrumental daily-living support, assists with medication self-administration through cueing only, observes and reports changes in residents’ condition, conducts room checks, supports dining and resident-centered activities, completes required documentation, and advocates for residents. The employee follows confidentiality policies, communicates tactfully about sensitive concerns, serves as an ambassador to visitors, and maintains certifications required for employment.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals, hygiene, transfers, and care of personal assistive devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and transportation coordination, and mail delivery or 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 environmental safety hazards, record incidents, errors, or accidents, and document resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, meal setup and cleanup, 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 policies concerning confidentiality.
Communicate tactfully and diplomatically in sensitive or emotionally charged situations, and follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Act as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors.
Maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.