CNA (Part Time 3pm-11pm)

Kisco Senior Living•Gaithersburg, MD

18h

About The Position

The Caregiver at The Carnegie meets community residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living. The role delivers quality care by encouraging independence and supporting each resident’s physical, social, cultural, and intellectual well-being. This is a part-time position with an available 3 p.m.–11 p.m. shift. The caregiver monitors residents’ general well-being, reports changes in condition, assists with personal care and daily activities, provides companionship, responds to emergencies, and supports resident-centered wellness programs. The role also involves maintaining resident privacy, documenting care, helping with community upkeep, communicating with residents and families, and working collaboratively with associates across the community. Employment offers are subject to completing the pre-employment process, including a drug screen, job-specific physical, TB test, and background check. The company covers the cost of these pre-hire requirements. Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school education or GED equivalent preferred.
Completion of a nursing assistant course.
First Aid certification and CPR, if required.
Meet state training requirements and/or certifications.
Basic competency using multiple forms of technology, including Microsoft Office applications, internet-based applications, and custom applications.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ well-being and immediately report changes in condition to the appropriate associate or department.
Assist residents with requests or connect them with an appropriate associate.
Learn resident preferences to provide exemplary customer service and enhance resident satisfaction.
Supervise or assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living.
Provide companionship and develop strong relationships with residents.
Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures.
Help residents use assistive devices, including walkers, wheelchairs, and hearing aids.
Encourage residents’ self-care.
Document care and resident status according to documentation standards.
Provide input to the Care Services Director and/or Resident Care Coordinator/Dementia Care Coordinator to help keep individual service plans current.
Regularly review the 24 Hour Report and care checklists.
Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy; follow standard precautions, infection-control practices, and safe work practices.
Cover the Care Services lobby customer service desk when necessary and answer telephone calls according to company policy and standards.
Support, lead, and participate in resident-centered wellness programs.
Resolve resident questions according to established policies and procedures.
Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to appropriate community staff.
Assist with and participate in community special events and marketing events.
Support residents’ social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents, including encouraging and reminding residents about wellness programming.
Help maintain community common areas and residents’ rooms, including making beds, taking out trash, and washing dishes.
Assist with resident laundry as assigned.
Support open and honest communication among associates and work as part of the team within the department and across the community.
Maintain a professional appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag while working.
Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies.
Ensure regulatory compliance and immediately report issues or concerns to a supervisor.
Support continuous improvement and adhere to regulations, laws, company standards, and the Associate Handbook.
Understand and support the community sales process.
Perform other related duties as required.