Chha/Cna

Mira Vie at Manalapan•Englishtown, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a CHHA/CNA for its Mira Vie at Manalapan community in Manalapan, New Jersey. The role provides direct care to residents and promotes their highest level of functioning as directed by management. It also helps maintain a safe, neat resident environment and promotes quality services in accordance with facility standards and state and federal regulations. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem options are offered. The CHHA/CNA provides personal and clinical care according to residents’ individualized care plans and the employee’s scope of practice. The position involves documenting care, communicating changes in residents’ status, supporting meals and activities of daily living, following infection-control and emergency procedures, and participating in interdisciplinary care and quality-assurance processes. The role also requires maintaining resident confidentiality and complying with HIPAA and facility policies.

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 management reports 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 residents’ individualized plans of care.
Document pertinent information regarding care as assigned.
Prepare residents for meals, escort them to and from the dining room, and assist with meal setup and eating.
Assist residents with toileting and incontinence care.
Conduct room checks and verify resident 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 directed.
Attend assigned care-plan meetings and act as a resident advocate.
Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, healthcare team members, and other disciplines.
Participate in the facility’s Quality Assurance Program.
Maintain education, comply with state and federal regulations, and keep current with resident-care practices.
Maintain basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.
Know and follow 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.