CNA

Wingate Living•Providence, RI

20d

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 person-centered care and excellent customer service. The position is part-time, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., including every other weekend, at Wingate Residences on the East Side. Starting pay 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 for updates at the start of each shift.
Ensure residents are neat, clean, and properly clothed, and 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 complete accurate documentation, including SAMM documentation, in a timely manner when applicable.
Give a verbal report to the following shift at shift change.
Perform mealtime duties, including making morning coffee, serving breakfast as residents are ready, serving lunch and dinner, setting tables, encouraging residents to participate in mealtimes, and assisting 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 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.