CNA CHHA Traditions of Dedham

LCB Senior Living•Dedham, MA

11d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a CNA / CHHA for Traditions of Dedham in Dedham, Massachusetts. The Resident Care Associate supports residents’ personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional well-being while respecting each resident’s dignity, independence, choices, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, medication-related tasks as permitted by state regulations and LCB policies, resident engagement, monitoring and reporting changes in residents’ needs or health, responding to calls, and documenting services. Associates complete required orientation and ongoing training and may perform other duties as requested. The position is offered part-time and per diem, with an hourly wage of $21.00–$23.00 based on years of experience.

Requirements

Complete a certified nursing assistant course or have equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
Complete CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state where employed.
Hold current licensure or certification as required by state regulation and provide documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Be able to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.
Be able to use a computer to document services provided.
Demonstrate computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or the ability to learn data input.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training.
Experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent the community positively and interact with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Complete community and state orientation training before beginning regular duties.
Assist residents with medications according to state regulations and LCB policies, make required records, and notify the nurse about self-administered medications as required.
Engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions to support independence in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
Take initiative in group and individual resident engagement.
Monitor changes in residents’ needs, preferences, and health status, and promptly report and document changes to the RN or designee.
Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs according to their service plans.
Assist residents with going to bed at night when necessary.
Assist residents in keeping their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and attend to residents’ needs.
Participate in regularly scheduled in-service training and any specialized or mandatory training required by the Resident Care Director or state regulations.
Escort residents to meals and engagement activities as needed or directed.
Document scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, unusual events, and refusals of services in the community computer tracking system.
Conduct and facilitate therapeutic groups and individual programming that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Perform other duties as requested.