CHHA/CNA

Mira Vie at West Milford•West Milford, NJ

5d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Living is seeking a CHHA/CNA for its Mira Vie at West Milford community in West Milford, 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 delivers quality services in accordance with facility standards and state and federal regulations. Full-time work is available from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; part-time or per-diem opportunities are available for all shifts.

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 is preferred.
CNA or HHA certificate is recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

Receive and give reports to management about 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 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 by a supervisor.
Keep residents’ apartments neat and clean.
Perform clinical procedures within facility standards and scope-of-practice regulations.
Take vital signs, blood pressure readings, weights, and perform other trained procedures as directed by management.
Provide prevention and restorative care, including PROM, AROM, ambulation, transfers, bathing, grooming, and other activities of daily living.
Maintain working knowledge of facility infection-control procedures.
Turn, position, and reposition residents as outlined in their service plans.
Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team Process, including documenting care and resident condition as directed; 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, regulatory compliance, and current knowledge of resident care practices.
Maintain basic knowledge of the organization to answer basic questions.
Know facility emergency procedures, including fire and disaster drills, and follow facility policies.
Maintain resident confidentiality and comply with HIPAA policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.