CNA CHHA The Residence at Orchard Grove

LCB Senior Living•Shrewsbury, MA

6d•$21 - $24

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time CNA/CHHA for the Assisted Living and Memory Care neighborhoods at The Residence at Orchard Grove in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. The Resident Care Associate provides personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support in a way that respects each resident’s dignity, independence, choices, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. The position pays $20.75–$23.75 per hour, based on years of experience. Associates assist residents with medications as permitted by state regulations and company policies; activities of daily living; dining, mobility, clothing, laundry, and keeping their units orderly. They engage residents in individual and group activities, monitor and report changes in health or care needs, respond promptly to emergency calls, escort residents as needed, and document services and events in the community’s computer tracking system. Associates complete required orientation and ongoing training and perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

Complete a certified nursing assistant course, or have equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
Have CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
Hold a current license 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 entry.

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 and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Complete community and state orientation training before being assigned regular duties.
Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and LCB policies, make required records, and notify the nurse about self-administered medications as specified by regulation.
Engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions to support independence with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
Initiate and participate in group and individual engagement activities.
Monitor residents for changes in needs, preferences, or 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 when necessary.
Help residents keep their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Answer emergency calls and promptly attend to residents’ needs.
Participate in scheduled in-service training and any specialized or mandatory education 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; enter service information in the community computer tracking system.
Conduct and facilitate programming, including therapeutic groups and individual interactions that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Perform other duties as requested.