FT CNA

Ascentria Care Alliance Careers • Middletown, CT

8h

About The Position

Summary: Provide direct care to resident and ensure that the needs of each resident are met in accordance with all laws, regulations and standards of the Luther Ridge, a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance. Position is pd as needed. About the Company Ascentria Care Alliance employees and volunteers take pride in the impact they have on the people they serve. It’s more than just a job, it’s an opportunity our employees have to care for and share in the lives of people who greatly need and appreciate their presence. Ascentria Care Alliance focuses on every child, elder, disabled person, refugee, endangered teen or teenage mom in order to build stronger communities one person at a time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant with current State certification required.
• Ability to bathe and dress residents.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care utilizing established standard procedures.
• Assist residents with medication checks and reminders.
• Report any medication issues to the nurse.
• Responsible for reporting any unusual resident signs and symptoms to nurse in charge.
• Complete and document assigned temps and weights of residents.
• Accurately document on resident flow sheet each shift.
• Make safety rounds at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Serve meal trays/monitor dining areas during mealtimes.
• Be aware of and promote Resident’s Rights and Quality of Life issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Complete extra assignments to keep the facility clean and orderly.
• Attend appropriate meetings, in-service programs and yearly mandatory educational programs.
• Fulfill in-service requirement to maintain certification as a nursing assistant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees