CNA CHHA The Residence at Freeman Lake

LCB Senior Living • North Chelmsford, MA

5d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a CNA/CHHA Resident Care Associate at The Residence at Freeman Lake in North Chelmsford, Massachusetts, supporting residents in assisted living and memory care. The role provides personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support in ways that respect each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan.

The Resident Care Associate assists with medications in accordance with state regulations and company policies; supports residents with activities of daily living, engagement, mobility, dining, clothing, laundry, and keeping their units orderly; and responds promptly to emergency calls. The associate monitors and reports changes in residents’ needs, preferences, and health, and documents scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, and other notable events in the community’s computer tracking system. The role also includes facilitating therapeutic and social programming and participating in orientation and ongoing training.

The posted wage is $21–$25 per hour, based on years of experience. Full-time, part-time, and per-diem schedules are available. Listed shifts are 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; per-diem work is available on all shifts.

Requirements

• Current CNA/CHHA license or certification required by Massachusetts state regulation; the posting specifically requires a CNA/HHA license in Massachusetts.
• Completed certified nursing assistant coursework or equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
• CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
• Ability to use a computer to document services provided.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Provide copies of required license or certification documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training.
• Experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or the ability to learn data input.

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 beginning regular duties.
• Assist residents with medications according to state regulations and LCB policies, make required record entries, 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 with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
• Initiate and participate in individual and group engagement activities.
• 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 when needed.
• Help residents keep their units neat, clean, and orderly.
• Answer emergency calls and promptly attend to residents’ needs.
• Participate in regularly scheduled in-service training and, when requested, specialized training and state-required education.
• Escort residents to meals and engagement activities as needed or directed.
• Document scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, unusual events, and resident refusals; enter service information into the community computer tracking system.
• Conduct and facilitate therapeutic programming and individual interactions that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Full-time associates: health, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k); paid time off; and holiday pay, with benefits starting from Day One.
• Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Rewarding work with seniors and an opportunity to work with a team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed