Cna- Al

Harmony Senior Services•Charleston, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents, encouraging them to function at their highest level of independence and participate in community activities. The role also conducts activities to create meaningful experiences for residents and maintains working knowledge of applicable policies and procedures. The CNA responds to resident needs and emergency alerts, reports and documents resident concerns and changes, and communicates resident status and community information to appropriate individuals. The role includes supporting residents with meals, appointments, activities, illness, and move-in transitions, as well as performing housekeeping duties as directed. The employee must follow confidentiality policies and represent the community professionally.

Requirements

Possess 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 in a positive and professional manner.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and encourage independence.
Conduct and assist with planning activities for residents.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, changes, and interventions to appropriate individuals and document them in the Daily Log and clinical record.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts; remain calm and competent during emergencies.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities; check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on residents who are ill and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals, documenting when 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.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.