CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Farmington, CT

11h•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice, and quality of life. The position is at Masonicare at Middlewoods of Farmington in Farmington, Connecticut, and is scheduled for five hours per week every Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The role includes supporting residents with personal care, instrumental daily activities, medication self-administration through cueing only, health monitoring, dining, and resident-centered activities. The CNA documents resident care and shift activities, responds appropriately to emergencies, and performs other duties as required. The employee serves as a resident advocate, maintains confidentiality and required certifications, collaborates with colleagues, and participates in staff education, quality assurance, and new staff orientation and training.

Requirements

Post-high-school vocational or specialized training.
On-the-job training.
Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to interact with all types of individuals, handle multiple tasks, and meet individual resident care needs.
Ability to read resident care plans, document resident condition, and enter data on appropriate logs or forms or into a computer database.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing and undressing, ambulation, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices, and care of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, escorting and coordinating transportation, and mail delivery and correspondence.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical condition and cognitive or emotional status; conduct room checks; monitor environmental safety; and record incidents, errors, accidents, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks, including escorting residents, setup and cleanup, and serving meals.
Participate in and support the resident-centered activity program.
Respond appropriately to emergency or disaster situations.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
Act as a resident advocate, follow confidentiality policies, plan and complete duties with minimal direction, collaborate with colleagues, communicate tactfully in sensitive situations, and follow up on reported complaints, problems, and concerns.
Act as an ambassador to guests and off-campus visitors and maintain certifications required for employment.
Attend and participate in staff, educational, and committee meetings; assist with quality assurance programs; and assist with orientation and training of new staff.
Perform other duties as required.