CNA HHA The Residence at Pearl Street

LCB Senior Living • Reading, MA

1d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a per-diem CNA/HHA at The Residence at Pearl Street in Reading, Massachusetts. The Resident Care Associate provides for residents’ needs, including personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support, while supporting each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. This role is per-diem and available for all shifts, with an hourly wage of $21.00–$23.00 based on years of experience.

Associates are expected to promote the Residence and LCB Senior Living’s mission and values, interact positively with prospective residents and other community members, and complete required orientation and ongoing training. The role also involves assisting with medications in accordance with state regulations and company policies, observing and reporting changes in residents’ needs or health, documenting services, and responding promptly to emergency calls.

The position requires completion of a certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation, along with CPR and first-aid training as mandated by the state of employment. Candidates must have the current license or certification required by state regulation, communicate fluently in English, and be able to use a computer for service documentation. Prior direct-care experience and experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia are preferred.

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 the current license or certification required by state regulation and provide copies of the 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 entry.

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 and interact with prospective residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
• Complete the community’s and applicable state orientation training before undertaking regular duties.
• Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and LCB policies, make required records, and notify the nurse as appropriate concerning self-administered medications.
• 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 group and individual 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 at night 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 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.

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.
• Work with an amazing team.
• Rewarding role working with seniors.

What This Job Offers

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