CNA | Memory Care | Assisted Living

Wesley at Tehaleh•Bonney Lake, WA

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) enriches the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care. Under the direction of licensed nursing staff, the CNA provides basic care and support to meet residents’ needs and promote their comfort in a memory care or assisted living setting. The position includes direct resident care, communication and documentation, and participation in life-enrichment activities. The CNA also provides light housekeeping and laundry services and follows applicable company, federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and experience as a CNA.
Current Washington State Nursing Assistant certification.
Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to obtain a Nurse Delegation Core Certificate within 120 days of hire.
Ability to obtain a Nurse Delegation Diabetes Certificate within 120 days of hire.
Ability to obtain a Mental Health Specialty Certificate within 120 days of hire.
Ability to obtain a Dementia Specialty Certificate within 120 days of hire.
Effective, understandable English verbal and written communication skills for charting, record keeping, and comprehending written orders and procedures.
Personable and comforting manner when caring for residents.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to provide direct patient care, including lifting, transferring, positioning, and assisting residents who walk or use wheelchairs.
Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds.
Ability to use a computer keyboard or touch screen to document resident records.
Physical strength to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Ability to repeatedly and continuously use lower-back and abdominal muscles to support part of the body without fatiguing.
Ability to listen to and comprehend information and ideas communicated through conversation, email, and text.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ health status and assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and serving meals and snacks.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with residents, families, and coworkers.
Provide comfort measures, including positioning and proper alignment, and use pressure-ulcer prevention techniques.
Respond to call signals, signal lights, bells, and intercom systems to determine residents’ needs.
Demonstrate proper use of wheelchairs, walkers, mechanical lifts, and scales.
Provide light housekeeping and laundry services.
Participate in activities that provide life enrichment.
Document and record resident observations and health-related information in electronic health record systems.
Communicate resident observations and health-related information to care-team members, coworkers, supervisors, third-party providers, and families.
Learn and apply company, federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and policies.

Benefits

Medical insurance for full-time and ACA-eligible employees, with family participation available if elected.
Dental insurance for full-time employees.
Vision insurance for full-time employees.
Group life insurance for full-time employees, with employee-only coverage.
Combined paid time off (PTO), incorporating state paid sick leave and company PTO; accrual increases after two and five years of service.
Six paid holidays and one personal holiday of choice per year, subject to the stated eligibility exclusions.
403(b) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 4% of employee contributions, subject to a five-year vesting schedule and eligibility terms.
On-demand access to net earnings through Dayforce Wallet.
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Emergency assistance and educational advancement grants through the Wesley Community Foundation for qualifying employees.
50% food and beverage discount at Wesley bistros and marketplaces.
Recognition and rewards platform with points redeemable for merchandise, gift cards, cash cards, tickets, travel, and other experiences.