CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Masonicare Corp•Rocky Hill, CT

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant role, officially titled Residential Care Assistant, supports residents with activities of daily living and personal care to promote independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The position is at Masonicare at Greenridge Place in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and is scheduled for day and evening shifts, 24 hours per week. The role includes assisting residents with personal and instrumental activities of daily living, supporting dining and resident-centered activities, observing and reporting changes in residents’ conditions, maintaining safety and documentation, and acting as a resident advocate. The assistant also helps residents self-administer medications through cueing only, communicates tactfully about concerns, and follows agency confidentiality policies.

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, hygiene, transfers, and care of personal devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting, transportation coordination, and mail 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 resident room checks and rounds, monitor for environmental safety hazards, record incidents, errors, and accidents, and document resident-related events.
Assist with dining activities, including escorting residents, meal setup and cleanup, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Advocate for residents.
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.
Serve as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors.
Maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.