CNA CHHA The Residence at Orchard Grove

LCB Senior Living•Shrewsbury, MA

3d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a part-time CNA/CHHA at The Residence at Orchard Grove in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, to work in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. 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 provided according to each resident's approved service plan. The role includes helping residents with activities of daily living, medication assistance as permitted by state regulations and company policies, engagement and programming, documentation, and responding to residents' needs. Associates complete community and state orientation, participate in ongoing and required training, and communicate changes in residents' needs or health to the RN or designee. The stated wage range is $20.75–$23.75 per hour, based on years of experience.

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 current licensure or certification as required by state regulation and provide documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
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 and interact positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Complete community and applicable state orientation training before performing regular duties.
Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and LCB policies, make required record entries, and notify the nurse as appropriate about self-administered medications.
Engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions to support independence with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
Engage residents in group and individual activities.
Monitor changes in residents' needs, preferences, or health status and promptly report and document changes to the RN or designee.
Assist residents with clothing and laundry according to their service plans.
Assist residents with going to bed when necessary.
Help residents keep their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and residents' needs.
Participate in scheduled ongoing in-service training, specialized staff training when requested, 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 refusals of services in 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.