CNA CHHA The Residence at Penniman Hill

LCB Senior Living•Hingham, MA

1d•$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 supporting their dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. The role is available part time or per diem. Part-time shifts are 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m.; per-diem shifts are 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The wage range is $21–$23 per hour, based on years of experience. Associates complete community and state orientation before regular duties and participate in ongoing in-service and required specialized training. They are expected to promote the community’s mission and values and contribute positively to community occupancy through interactions with prospective residents, families, and professionals. The position includes assisting residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and company policies, documenting services and changes, responding to emergencies, and providing personal care and engagement activities. The employer describes the work as a rewarding role with seniors, performed as part of a team. Tuition reimbursement may be available.

Requirements

Complete a certified nursing assistant course, or have equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
Hold current license or certification as required by state regulation and provide documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Complete CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state where employed.
Ability to use a computer to document services provided.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
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.
Support community occupancy by interacting positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals.
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 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.
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 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 attend to residents’ needs.
Participate in regularly 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 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.