CNA CHHA The Residence at Penniman Hill

LCB Senior Living•Hingham, MA

4d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a CNA / CHHA at The Residence at Penniman Hill in Hingham, Massachusetts. The Resident Care Associate provides for residents’ personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support while respecting each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. The role is offered part time or per diem, with overnight hours listed as 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The wage range is $21–$23 per hour, based on years of experience. The position includes helping residents with activities of daily living, medication assistance as allowed by state regulations and LCB policies, meaningful engagement, and documentation of services and changes in residents’ needs or health. Associates complete required orientation and ongoing training and may perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

Ability to use a computer to document services provided.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Completion of a certified nursing assistant course, or equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state where employed.
Current license or certification as required by state regulation, with documentation provided to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or 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 and interact positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals in support of community occupancy.
Complete community and state orientation training before undertaking 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 specified by regulations.
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 at night when necessary.
Help residents keep their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and residents’ needs.
Participate in regularly scheduled in-service training and any specialized or state-mandated training requested or required.
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 into the community computer tracking system.
Conduct and facilitate therapeutic groups and individual interactions that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Perform other duties as requested.