CNA RCA The Residence at Brookside

LCB Senior Living•Avon, CT

2d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Resident Care Associate (CNA) at The Residence at Brookside in Avon, Connecticut. The role provides for residents’ personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support in a manner that supports their dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. Associates deliver services according to each resident’s approved service plan and help residents remain as independent as possible in activities of daily living. The position is offered full-time on 3 p.m.–11 p.m. and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. shifts, or part-time on all shifts. The stated wage range is $21.25–$24.25 per hour, based on years of experience. Full-time associates receive benefits beginning on day one; part-time associates working 24–29 hours receive paid time off and holiday pay. The posting also notes possible tuition reimbursement and a rewarding opportunity to work with seniors.

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 of employment.
Current license or certification as required by state regulation, with copies provided to the Resident Care Director or designee.
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 and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals in support of community occupancy.
Complete community and applicable state orientation training before being assigned regular duties.
Assist residents with medications according to state regulations and company policies, make required records, and notify the nurse concerning self-administered medications as required.
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 group and individual engagement with residents.
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 and, when requested, specialized staff training and state-mandated education.
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 offering cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Perform other duties as requested.