CNA CHHA The Residence at Paine Estate

LCB Senior Living•Wayland, MA

10d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring CNAs / HHAs at The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, Massachusetts. The Resident Care Associate provides personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Care is delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan and the community’s Habilitative curriculum, while supporting residents’ dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. This role assists residents with activities of daily living, medication assistance as permitted by state regulations and company policies, engagement, and other needs. Associates document services and report changes in residents’ needs or health status. Full-time schedules are listed as 7 a.m.–3 p.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m. The advertised pay range is $21.00–$23.00 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 current certification or licensure as required by state regulation and maintain required credentials, providing documentation to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Complete CPR and first-aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
Be able to communicate fluently in English, orally and in writing.
Be able to use a computer to document services; demonstrate computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or the ability to learn data entry.
Successfully complete required community and state orientation training before being assigned regular duties.
Participate in required in-service training and mandatory education.

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.
Interact positively with prospective residents, family members, and professionals in support of community occupancy.
Complete required community and state orientation training before beginning regular duties.
Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and company policies; make required records and notify the nurse as appropriate.
Engage residents in meaningful interactions and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
Monitor and promptly report and document changes in residents’ needs, preferences, or health status to the RN or designee.
Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs 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 in-service training and any required specialized or state-mandated education.
Escort residents to meals and engagement activities as needed or directed.
Document scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, unusual events, and service refusals in the community’s computer tracking system.
Initiate, conduct, and facilitate Habilitative or therapeutic programming and individual interactions that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Use therapeutic engagement, conversation, redirection, and appropriate cues with residents.
Manage difficult resident behaviors.
Perform other duties as requested.