CNA | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Elkhart, IN

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 and helps create meaningful experiences for residents while maintaining knowledge of applicable policies and procedures. The CNA responds to residents’ needs and emergency alerts, checks on residents’ well-being and participation, and reports changes, concerns, incidents, and interventions to appropriate individuals. The position includes documenting in the Daily Log and clinical record, communicating resident information, assisting with move-in transitions, and notifying families as directed. It also involves housekeeping duties and helping residents travel to meals and activities. The role requires a current state CNA license in good standing, CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it within 60 days, and the ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays. The position is part-time.

Requirements

Current CNA license from the state where the community is located, in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to contribute as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Polite and considerate conduct toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Ability to safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Ability to represent the community positively and professionally.
Willingness 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.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures related to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, changes, and interventions to appropriate individuals and document them as required.
Perform assigned housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts, remaining calm and competent during emergencies.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
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, and document as necessary.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Support new residents during move-in transitions.
Notify family members as directed.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.