CNA

Wingate Living•Cranston, RI

About The Position

The CNA provides personal care to residents according to written service plans. The role supports residents’ hygiene, safety, mobility, dining, and participation in activities while delivering customer-focused, person-centered care. The CNA works with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care, and helps create a safe, supportive living environment. This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule that includes weekend rotation. The starting salary is $19 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CNA or Home Health Aide certification in the state of work.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an elder care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Review the logbook and assignment sheets at the start of each shift for updates.
Ensure residents are neat, clean, and properly clothed; assist with bathroom and hygiene needs.
Tidy residents’ apartments and proactively assess potential safety concerns.
Assess potential safety concerns in common areas and report them to appropriate parties when needed.
Transport residents to and from activities and dining.
Provide SAMM assistance within the allotted time frame, if applicable, and ensure related documentation is accurate and timely.
Give a verbal report to the following shift during shift change.
Support mealtime service by preparing morning coffee, serving breakfast as residents are ready, serving lunch and dinner, setting tables, encouraging participation, and assisting residents with plate and utensil orientation.
Clean up after meals, load and empty the dishwasher, clean and disinfect tables and counters, and launder napkins and dish towels.
Provide one-on-one support to engage residents in activities or provide a quiet space to help calm residents when needed.
Facilitate and assist with activity programming.
Apply an excellent customer service approach in all aspects of the job.
Work with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.
Perform additional duties as assigned.