CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

Masonicare Corp•Farmington, CT

24d•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 role 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 CNA supports residents with personal care, instrumental daily activities, medication cueing, health monitoring, dining, and resident-centered activities. The position also includes emergency response, resident advocacy, documentation, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in staff education, quality assurance, orientation, and training. Duties may include other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate.
Post-high-school vocational or specialized training.
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.
On-the-job training experience.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, dressing and undressing, ambulating, toileting, meals and nourishment, personal hygiene, transfers, and care of eyeglasses, hearing aids, and other activities-of-daily-living devices.
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 or cognitive and emotional status; conduct room checks; monitor for environmental safety hazards; 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 emergencies and disaster situations.
Act as a resident advocate, maintain confidentiality, plan and complete duties with minimal direction, collaborate with colleagues, communicate tactfully in sensitive situations, follow up on reported concerns, and serve as an ambassador to guests and visitors.
Complete required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during the shift.
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.