CHHA/CNA - Per Diem

Mira Vie at Clifton•Clifton, NJ

3d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a CHHA/CNA for its Mira Vie at Clifton location in Clifton, New Jersey. The CHHA/CNA provides direct care to residents and promotes their highest level of functioning as directed by management. The role also helps maintain a safe, neat resident environment and promotes quality services in accordance with facility standards and state and federal regulations. The position is per diem. Benefits listed include medical, dental and vision benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and a Team Member Assistance Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six months of experience in a caregiving role or similar function.
CNA or HHA credential required.
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

Receives and gives reports to management about resident status at the beginning and end of shifts and as needed; reports changes in residents’ physical or mental status.
Provides personal care according to each resident’s individualized plan of care.
Documents pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
Prepares residents for meals, assists them to and from the dining room, and helps with meal setup and eating.
Assists residents with toileting and incontinence care.
Conducts room checks and verifies resident locations as directed by a supervisor.
Keeps residents’ apartments neat and clean.
Performs clinical procedures according to facility standards and applicable scope-of-practice regulations.
Performs vital signs, blood pressure readings, weights, and other trained procedures as directed by management.
Completes prevention and restorative care, including range-of-motion activities, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
Maintains working knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
Assists with turning, positioning, and repositioning residents as outlined in their service plans.
Participates in the interdisciplinary team process, including documenting care and resident condition as directed; attends assigned care-plan meetings and acts as a resident advocate.
Communicates effectively with residents, families, visitors, health care team members, and other disciplines.
Participates in the facility’s Quality Assurance Program.
Maintains education, regulatory compliance, and current knowledge of resident-care practices.
Maintains basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.
Knows facility emergency procedures, including fire and disaster drills, and follows facility policies.
Maintains resident confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.