CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Wallingford, CT

1d•$19 - $25

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 for 24 hours per week.

Requirements

CNA certification is required.
No experience is required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with essential activities of daily living and personal care based on their age, needs, and abilities, including bathing, dressing and undressing, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transferring with proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, and caring for ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living based on their age, needs, and abilities, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and coordinating internal 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, 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 potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations, and follow up with appropriate staff, residents, or others regarding complaints, problems, and concerns.
Serve as an ambassador to guests and other off-campus visitors and maintain certifications required for employment.
Perform other duties as required.