CNA RCA The Residence at Bala Cynwyd
About The Position
LCB Senior Living is hiring a CNA/RCA at The Residence at Bala Cynwyd, serving residents in assisted living and memory care neighborhoods. The Resident Care Associate supports residents’ needs through personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support while preserving each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Services are delivered according to each resident’s approved service plan. This is a part-time role with weekend availability required. Available shifts are 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The listed wage range is $19.50–$22.50 per hour, based on years of experience. The position requires completion of community and state orientation before regular duties begin, as well as participation in ongoing and required training. Associates are also expected to represent the community positively to residents, visitors, coworkers, prospective residents, families, professionals, and the surrounding community.
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.
- Weekend availability is required.
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.
- Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
- Assist residents with medications according to state regulations and LCB policies, make required records, and notify the nurse as appropriate regarding self-administered medications.
- Engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions 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.
- Respond promptly to emergency calls and residents’ needs.
- Participate in scheduled ongoing in-service training, specialized staff training when requested, and mandatory education required by 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 in 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 benefits starting from Day One; 401(k); paid time off; and holiday pay.
- Part-time associates working 24–29 hours: paid time off and holiday pay.
- Possible tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunity to work with an amazing team and in a rewarding role working with seniors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
