CNA - Assisted Living (Per Diem)

Life Care Services • Essex, MD

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Essex Meadows is seeking hospitality-focused CNAs to work one-on-one with our residents in Assisted Living. The role involves caring for the overall resident personal hygiene and ADL (activities of daily living) functioning, encouraging residents to their maximum level of independence under the direction of nursing supervisors. The position also involves encouraging participation in facility functions, transporting, transferring, escorting, supervising, and assisting residents as necessary. Maintaining a clean and orderly resident environment, reporting any needed repairs or cleaning, and reporting/documenting changes in resident condition are also key responsibilities. The CNA will ensure resident safety and rights, adhering to facility policies, state and federal regulations, and supervisor instructions. Attending in-service training, educational seminars, and staff meetings is required to stay updated on nursing changes and policies.

Requirements

• Current CT Certified Nurse Aide certification.
• Minimum of six months to one year of experience as a CNA.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to speak and understand English.
• All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility.

Nice To Haves

• Prior geriatric nursing aide experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cares for the overall resident personal hygiene and ADL (activities of daily living) functioning.
• Provides compassionate care yet encourages residents to their maximum level of independence under the direction of nursing supervisors.
• Encourages participation in functions of the facility and to transport, transfer, escort, supervise, and/or lend assistance as necessary.
• Maintains resident environment in a clean, orderly condition and reports any needed repair or cleaning.
• Reports all assessments or observations of changes in resident condition in an accurate, timely manner and to document appropriately.
• Maintains residents’ safety and residents’ rights and performs duties in accordance with the policies of the facility, state and federal regulations, and as instructed by supervisors and the Director of Nursing Services.
• Attends in-service training, educational seminars, and staff meetings as needed to stay abreast of current nursing changes and new policies as required by the department.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Resident sponsored educational scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Free electric vehicle charging stations
• Daily Pay – Work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!
• Benefit available to part-time and per diem employees depending on number of hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED