CNA-1 Residential Health Services (part-time)

North Oaks Communities•Pikesville, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

North Oaks Communities LLC is seeking a CNA-1 (formerly known as GNA) to provide personal and non-personal care assistance to residents in Independent Living. The role supports residents in maintaining independent living for as long as appropriate and possible, promoting independent living activities while providing assistance. The community emphasizes a home-like environment and treating residents and coworkers with respect and dignity. This is a part-time position with several evening shifts per week, typically 5 p.m.–9 p.m., including every other Saturday and Sunday. Other shifts include every other Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Compensation is $17 per hour, with a potential shift differential of $1 per hour for weekday hours after 3 p.m. and $2 per hour for all Saturday and Sunday shifts. A $600 sign-on bonus is paid over six months. The position includes direct resident care, monitoring and documentation, responding to resident needs and emergencies, and supporting safe, respectful operations. Work may involve exposure to bodily fluids, offensive odors, and combative behavior, as well as frequent physical activity and assisting with resident mobility and transfers.

Requirements

Successful completion of a Board-approved nursing assistant competency evaluation, or completion of a Maryland Board-approved nursing assistant training program or qualifying acute care nursing assistant training program, including passing the Maryland Board-approved competency evaluation.
Registration in good standing as a CNA-1 with the State of Maryland Board of Nursing registry.
Current CPR certification with a hands-on component.
First Aid certification, or ability to complete certification upon hire.
Basic computer skills.
Positive and professional attitude.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Ability to remain calm and patient when dealing with residents.
Attentive listening skills.
Ability to problem-solve and work well under pressure.
Willingness to navigate changes in assignments.
Ability to show empathy and compassion when interacting with residents.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and document care given.
Compliance with North Oaks immunization requirements.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting, and walking; reaching up to six feet; pushing a dietary cart up to 40 pounds unassisted; lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; transporting residents by wheelchair, gerichair, or shower chair; and assisting with resident transfers, lifting, turning, and positioning.

Nice To Haves

Prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Take residents’ vital signs as indicated.
Change beds, provide showers or baths, and assist residents with dressing.
Escort residents to locations such as the dining room, beauty shop, physical therapy, and activities.
Make daily rounds to ill residents.
Assist with ongoing assessment of residents’ needs to promote independence.
Assist in monitoring medication compliance.
Maintain accurate records of observations and services rendered to residents.
Keep the supervisor informed of residents’ status.
Serve as receptionist when there is no assigned resident task.
Respond to emergency calls from residents.
Observe safety rules and regulations.
Follow written policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality of protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Follow written policies and procedures to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations under OIG compliance requirements.
Interact with residents and coworkers in a friendly and respectful manner.
Attend assigned in-service training and education sessions.
Perform assigned work duties and responsibilities in all areas of North Oaks, including Autumn Ridge.

Benefits

Holiday pay when working on the holiday.
Sick leave for employees working 24 hours or more every two weeks.
401(k) for employees 18 years of age or older.
Meal subsidy.
Lyft/transportation service from public transport.
Employee Assistance Plan.
Free parking.
Onsite café.
Employee referral bonus.
Company discount program.
Paid orientation.
Voluntary insurance options, including Short-Term Disability, Life, Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness coverage, for positions scheduled for 20 or more hours per week.
Potential weekday evening and weekend shift differentials.
$600 sign-on bonus paid over six months.