CNA | PRN | 7a-3P & 3p-11p

Harmony Senior Services•Independence, MO

1d•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 supports meaningful resident experiences by conducting activities and assisting with activity programs. The CNA responds to resident calls and emergency alerts, monitors residents’ well-being, reports changes and concerns to appropriate personnel, and completes required documentation. The position includes housekeeping duties in resident apartments and community areas, helping residents get to meals and activities, supporting new residents during move-in, communicating resident information, and notifying families as directed. The CNA follows confidentiality policies, maintains knowledge of applicable procedures, and completes assigned duties, in-services, and staff meetings.

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 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 positively and professionally.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living and encourage their independence.
Conduct activities and assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, changes, and interventions to appropriate individuals and document them in the Daily Log and clinical record.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments, common areas, and the dining room 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, and check that they attend meals and activities.
Check on ill residents, report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals, and document as needed.
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.
Notify families as directed.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.