Resident Aide/CNA- Part Time 7am -3pm

Harmony Senior Services•Waldorf, MD

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 conducts activities to provide meaningful experiences for residents. The CNA/Direct Care Giver maintains working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position. The position includes responding promptly to resident calls and emergency alerts, remaining calm and competent during emergencies, and reporting resident incidents, status changes, care concerns, and interventions to appropriate individuals with required documentation. It also includes housekeeping duties, assisting residents with meals and activities, checking on residents who are ill, supporting new residents during move-in, and communicating community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers. The employee follows confidentiality policies and notifies families as directed.

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 as a member of the nursing team and follow supervisor 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.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
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 and assist with planning activity programs for residents.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, status changes, and interventions to appropriate individuals and document them in the Daily Log or clinical record as appropriate.
Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas, as directed.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts; remain calm and competent during emergencies.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities, and check that residents attend meals and activities.
Check on residents who are ill and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals; document as 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.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Notify family members as directed.
Complete other duties as assigned.