CNA/Resident Assistant- Full Time

Harmony Senior Services•Bowie, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents, encourages them to function at their highest level of independence and participate in community activities, and helps create meaningful experiences. The position follows applicable policies and procedures, responds to resident calls and emergency alerts, and remains calm and competent during emergencies. The role includes supporting residents with meals, activities, appointments, admissions, transfers, and move-in transitions; checking on residents, including those who are ill; reporting changes, incidents, care concerns, and interventions to appropriate individuals; and completing required documentation. It also includes housekeeping tasks in resident apartments and community areas, communicating community information, maintaining resident confidentiality, and notifying families as directed. The employee must attend required in-services and staff meetings and complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Hold a current CNA license from the state where the community is located and be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Be organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Be able to walk and stand for extended periods.
Be able to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community positively and professionally.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and encourage their independence and participation in community activities.
Conduct and assist with resident activity programs.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, status changes, and interventions to appropriate individuals and document them in the Daily Log and clinical record as appropriate.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common and dining areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts; remain calm and competent during emergencies.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities, and check that they attend meals and activities.
Check on ill residents, report their status or concerns, and document as necessary.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assist new residents with their move-in transition and provide emotional support.
Notify family members as directed.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings, and complete other duties as assigned.