CNA | Part Time

Harmony Senior Services•Elkhart, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Direct Care Giver provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. The role encourages residents to function at their highest level of independence and participate in community activities, and helps provide meaningful experiences for residents. The CNA maintains working knowledge of position-related policies and procedures, responds to resident needs and emergency alerts, and reports and documents resident concerns, changes, and interventions. The role also includes housekeeping, supporting dining and activity attendance, assisting new residents with their transition, and communicating resident information to appropriate individuals and families as directed. This is a part-time position in Elkhart, Indiana. The employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays. The employer describes itself as an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Hold 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 a supervisor’s 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.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, or issues to appropriate individuals and complete required documentation.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed by a supervisor.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts, remaining calm and competent during emergencies.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies concerning 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 to appropriate individuals, and document 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.
Record resident changes and interventions in the Daily Log and clinical record, and notify family as directed.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.