CNA (Full-time)-6a-6p

Harmony Senior Services•Brentwood, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides residents with quality care and assistance with activities of daily living, encouraging them to maintain the highest possible level of independence and participate in community activities. The role also conducts activities and helps create meaningful experiences for residents. The position requires following applicable policies and procedures, responding promptly to resident calls and emergency alerts, reporting resident incidents and changes, and documenting care concerns, interventions, and resident status. The CNA assists with housekeeping, resident meals and activities, resident appointments and transitions, and communication with residents, families, and team members. The CNA must protect resident confidentiality, remain calm during emergencies, and attend required in-services and staff meetings.

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 to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Lift up to 50 pounds and push or carry up to 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.
Encourage residents to function at their highest level of independence and participate in community activities.
Plan and conduct activity programs for residents.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and changes to appropriate personnel, and complete required documentation.
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, remaining calm and competent during emergencies.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities; check on residents and ensure attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents, report status or concerns to appropriate personnel, and document when necessary.
Communicate resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers verbally and in writing.
Assist new residents with their move-in transition and provide emotional support.
Record resident changes and interventions in the Daily Log and clinical record, and notify family as directed.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Maintain knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.