Memory Care Certified Nursing Assistant OC

Masons of California • Union City, CA

1d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Memory Care Certified Nursing Assistant supports residents with dementia by meeting their activities of daily living and activity-programming needs. The CNA functions as a “Best Friend,” emphasizing each resident’s remaining strengths and abilities and helping create a fun, warm, loving, and friendly environment.

The role provides basic CNA care, supports medication self-administration and documentation, monitors residents’ health and safety, records care and relevant observations, and communicates changes to the Nurse in charge and other appropriate staff. The CNA also supports residents’ recreational and individual or group activities, escorts residents as needed, and works cooperatively with residents, coworkers, and other departments. The position requires maintaining current CNA certification, attending mandatory training, following safety policies, and maintaining regular attendance.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state of California.
• Complete medication assistance training and pass the competency exam with a minimum score of 85%, as required for RCFE Certified Nursing Assistants under state regulation effective January 2008.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic activities of daily living care, nutrition and hydration support, toileting and incontinence care, vital signs, and other nursing care as needed.
• Adapt caregiving to build on residents’ individual strengths and abilities.
• Support residents’ basic rights and respect their emotional, social, cultural, and religious needs.
• Assist with residents’ self-administration of medication as needed and document medication administration.
• Complete required documentation related to centrally stored medications, medication refills, resident care, behavior, and special needs.
• Monitor residents’ health and report incidents or changes in condition, attitudes, appearance, behavior, and physical ability to the Nurse in charge or appropriate staff.
• Apply clinical knowledge to validate and communicate instrument readings and provide nursing care to geriatric residents.
• Perform selected nursing procedures that do not require professional evaluation, as assigned and instructed by the Nurse in charge.
• Help maintain resident safety by maintaining a safe environment and using appropriate behavioral intervention techniques.
• Keep call lights and alarms within residents’ reach, answer call signals promptly, anticipate resident needs, and make routine rounds.
• Assist residents with recreational activities and escort them throughout the facility as needed.
• Assist with escorts to and from medical appointments as requested by the Pavilion Manager.
• Assist with individual and small-group planned or spontaneous activities addressing residents’ social, friendship, physical, intellectual, vocational, and spiritual needs.
• Keep written notes of assignments, record pertinent resident information, and enter appropriate resident data in the medical record accurately and promptly.
• Conserve equipment and supplies, keep them clean and ready for use, and report supply or equipment needs to the Nurse in charge.
• Communicate and cooperate with coworkers, residents, and facility employees; establish effective working relationships and practice teamwork.
• Participate in department meetings and education programs, and attend mandatory in-service training.
• Maintain current CNA certification and a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Follow Masonic Homes safety policies.
• Convey information concisely, accurately, and understandably, demonstrating attentiveness, tact, and diplomacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A generous contribution to a 401K plan whether or not the employee participates, plus an additional company contribution when the employee participates.
• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care.
• Opportunities to advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed