CNA RCA The Residence at Selleck's Woods

LCB Senior Living•Darien, CT

2d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

LCB Senior Living is hiring a Resident Care Associate at The Residence at Selleck's Woods in Darien, Connecticut. The role provides care and support to residents, including personal care, therapeutic programming, safety, and emotional support, in ways that uphold each resident’s dignity, independence, choice, and individuality. The associate delivers services according to each resident’s approved service plan. The position is available full-time overnight, part-time evenings, and per diem. The stated wage range is $20.00–$23.00 per hour, based on years of experience. Associates must complete community and applicable state orientation before regular duties and participate in ongoing and required training.

Requirements

Complete a certified nursing assistant course or have equivalent training or experience as required by state regulations.
Have CPR and First Aid training as mandated by the state of employment.
Hold current license or certification as required by state regulations and provide copies to the Resident Care Director or designee.
Be able to communicate fluently in English, orally and in writing.
Be able to use a computer to document services provided.
Demonstrate computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing, or the ability to learn data input.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training.
Experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

Responsibilities

Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, coworkers, and the surrounding community.
Represent and interact positively with potential residents, family members, and professionals to support community occupancy.
Assist residents with medications in accordance with state regulations and LCB policies, make required records, and notify the nurse as appropriate concerning self-administered medications.
Engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, and provide assistance, encouragement, and restorative interventions with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, and mobility.
Monitor changes in residents’ needs, preferences, and health status, and promptly report and document changes to the RN or designee.
Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs according to their service plans.
Assist residents with going to bed at night when necessary.
Help residents keep their units neat, clean, and orderly.
Respond promptly to emergency calls and residents’ needs.
Participate in regularly scheduled in-service training and specialized or mandatory education as required.
Escort residents to meals and engagement activities as needed or directed.
Document scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, unusual events, and refusals of services in the community computer tracking system.
Conduct and facilitate therapeutic groups and individual programming that provide cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
Perform other duties as requested.