Chha/Cna

Mira Vie at Brookfield•Belvidere, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a CHHA or CNA for its Mira Vie at Brookfield community in Belvidere, New Jersey. The position provides direct care to residents, supports their highest level of functioning as directed by management, and helps maintain a safe, neat environment. Care must meet facility standards and applicable state and federal regulations. Training is provided. Available schedules include a part-time 7 a.m.–3 p.m. shift, full-time or part-time 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shifts, and a part-time 11 p.m.–7 a.m. shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six months of experience in a caregiving role or similar function.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Receive and give reports to management about resident status at the beginning and end of shifts and as needed; report changes in residents’ physical or mental status.
Provide personal care according to residents’ individualized plans of care and document pertinent care information as assigned.
Prepare residents for meals, assist them to and from the dining room, and help with meal setup and eating.
Assist residents with toileting and incontinence care; conduct room checks and verify residents’ locations as directed.
Keep residents’ apartments neat and clean.
Perform clinical procedures within facility standards and scope-of-practice regulations, including vital signs, blood pressure readings, weights, and other trained procedures as directed.
Provide prevention and restorative care, including range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, transfers, bathing, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
Follow infection-control procedures and assist with turning, positioning, and repositioning residents according to their service plans.
Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Process, document care and resident condition as directed, attend assigned care plan meetings, and act as a resident advocate.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, health care team members, and other disciplines.
Participate in the facility’s Quality Assurance Program and maintain education, regulatory compliance, and current knowledge of resident-care practices.
Maintain basic knowledge of the organization and facility emergency procedures, including fire and disaster drills.
Follow facility policies, maintain resident confidentiality, and adhere to HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.