CNA HHA The Residence at Pearl Street

LCB Senior Living•Reading, MA

4d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring per-diem CNA/HHAs at The Residence at Pearl Street in Reading, Massachusetts. Resident Care Associates support residents’ personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional needs while promoting dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. They provide services according to each resident’s approved service plan and follow applicable state regulations and LCB policies. The role includes engaging residents in meaningful activities, supporting activities of daily living, monitoring and reporting changes, responding to emergencies, and documenting services. Associates must complete community and state orientation and participate in ongoing and required training. The position is per diem and available across all shifts. The stated wage range is $21.00–$23.00 per hour, based on years of experience. Benefits listed for full-time associates include health, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay; part-time associates working 24–29 hours receive paid time off and holiday pay. Tuition reimbursement may be possible.

Requirements

Completed a certified nursing assistant course or have equivalent training or experience as required by state regulation.
CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
Current license or certification as required by state regulation, with copies provided to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Ability to communicate fluently in English, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use a computer to document services provided.
Computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or demonstrated 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 and interact with potential residents, family members, and professionals in support of community occupancy.
Complete community and state orientation training before being assigned regular duties.
Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and LCB policies, make required record entries, 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.
Initiate and participate in group and individual resident engagement.
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 regularly scheduled in-service training and any specialized or mandatory training required by the Resident Care Director or state regulation.
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.