Chha/Cna

Mira Vie at Warren•Warren, NJ

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a full-time CHHA/CNA for its Mira Vie Warren community in Warren, New Jersey. The CHHA/CNA provides direct care to residents, promotes their highest level of functioning as directed by management, and helps maintain a safe and neat resident environment. The role promotes quality services consistent with facility standards and State and Federal Regulations. The position includes providing personal and clinical care under residents’ individualized plans of care, documenting services and resident condition, supporting meals and daily living activities, and communicating with residents, families, visitors, and members of the health care team. The CHHA/CNA also participates in care planning, quality assurance, education, and compliance activities, and follows facility policies, emergency procedures, and HIPAA requirements.

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

Receive and give reports to management on resident status at the beginning and end of each shift and as needed.
Notify management of changes in residents’ physical or mental status.
Provide personal care according to each resident’s individualized plan of care.
Document pertinent information regarding care 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 by a supervisor.
Keep residents’ apartments neat and clean.
Perform clinical procedures according to facility standards and scope-of-practice regulations.
Perform vital signs, blood pressure readings, weights, and other trained procedures as directed by management.
Provide prevention and restorative care, including PROM, AROM, ambulation, transferring, bathing, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
Maintain working knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
Assist with turning, positioning, and repositioning residents as outlined in their service plans.
Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Process, including documenting care delivered and resident condition as assigned.
Attend care plan meetings as assigned 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.
Maintain education and compliance with State and Federal Regulations and current knowledge of resident care practices.
Maintain basic organizational knowledge to answer basic questions.
Maintain working knowledge of facility emergency procedures, including fire and disaster drills.
Follow facility policies and maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.