CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (PER DIEM)

Masonicare Corp•Farmington, CT

23h

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 includes providing personal and household assistance, supporting resident safety and health monitoring, helping with dining and activities, responding appropriately to emergencies, and documenting resident care and activities during the shift. The CNA serves as a resident advocate, maintains confidentiality, communicates tactfully with residents and colleagues, follows up on reported concerns, and collaborates with the care team. The position also includes participating in staff and educational meetings, supporting quality assurance, and assisting with the orientation and training of new staff.

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.

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care, including bathing, dressing, ambulating, toileting, meals, hygiene, transfers, and care of personal devices.
Assist residents with instrumental activities of daily living, including telephone calls, light housekeeping, laundry, transportation and escorts, and mail and correspondence.
Assist residents with self-administration of medications through cueing only.
Observe and report changes in residents’ physical, cognitive, or emotional condition; conduct room checks; monitor environmental safety; and record incidents, accidents, errors, and resident-related events.
Assist with dining tasks such as escorting residents, meal 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.
Advocate for residents, protect confidentiality, complete duties with minimal direction, collaborate with colleagues, communicate tactfully, and follow up on 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 the orientation and training of new staff.
Perform other duties as required.