CNA HHA The Residence at Watertown Square

LCB Senior Living•Watertown, MA

10d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring CNA / HHAs at The Residence at Watertown Square in Watertown, Massachusetts. The Resident Care Associate supports residents’ needs through personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support, while upholding each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Care and services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. The role is offered full-time, part-time, and per diem, with evening and overnight shifts needed. Pay is $21.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience. Resident Care Associates assist with medications as permitted by state regulation and company policies; support activities of daily living; monitor and report changes in residents’ needs, preferences, or health; respond to emergency calls; document services and incidents; and facilitate social, cognitive, physical, and spiritual engagement. Associates complete required orientation and ongoing training and may be asked to perform other duties.

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 regulation.
CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state where employed.
Current license or certification as required by state regulation, with documentation 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 and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Complete community and state orientation training before beginning regular duties.
Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and LCB policies, record required entries, 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.
Take initiative in group and individual 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.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and residents’ needs.
Participate in regularly 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; 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.