CNA HHA the Residence at Bedford

LCB Senior Living • Bedford, MA

1d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a CNA / CHHA at The Residence at Bedford in Bedford, Massachusetts. The Resident Care Associate supports residents’ personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional needs while upholding each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan.

The role includes assisting residents with activities of daily living, medication-related tasks as permitted by state regulations and company policies, engagement and programming, and other daily needs. Associates observe and report changes in residents’ needs or health, respond promptly to emergency calls, and document services and events using the community’s computer tracking system. Associates complete required orientation and ongoing training.

The position is offered full-time, part-time, or per diem, with shifts listed as 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m. A weekend shift differential is offered. The stated wage range is $21–$24 per hour, based on years of experience.

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 regulations.
• CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
• Current license or certification as required by state regulations, with copies provided to the Resident Care Director or designee.
• 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 to potential residents, family members, and professionals.
• Complete community and state orientation training before being assigned regular duties.
• Assist residents with medications according to state regulations and LCB policies, make required records, 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 in activities of daily living.
• Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
• Take initiative in individual and group engagement.
• Monitor changes in residents’ needs, preferences, and health status and promptly report or 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.
• Answer emergency calls and promptly attend to residents’ needs.
• Participate in scheduled in-service training and any specialized or state-mandated education 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 in the community computer tracking system.
• Conduct and facilitate therapeutic groups and individual activities that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental benefits for full-time associates, starting from Day One.
• 401(k) for full-time associates.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Possibility of tuition reimbursement.
• Weekend shift differential.

What This Job Offers

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