Seasons CNA - Activities

Elderwood • Hamburg, NY

96d • $17

About The Position

The Seasons staff assists with ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by providing resident related support services as well as therapeutic and social programming to meet the physical and emotional needs of residents.

Requirements

• Eighteen (18) years of age required.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• CNA registration in the State Nurse Aide Registry preferred.
• Active on the State Nursing Aide Registry with no findings or convictions of resident abuse, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.
• Experience with dementia population desired.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to verbally communicate well with residents; families or agents; team mates and other departments required.
• Ability to read and understand task assignments, and to report verbally and record care in writing required.
• Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents required.
• This position requires regular interaction with residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with all aspects of Activities of Daily Living including but not limited to toileting, transferring, ambulation, eating assistance and clothing change.
• Respond immediately to residents' needs and requests.
• Assist residents with therapeutic and social activities/situations that are designed to appeal to his or her interests and enhance the resident's highest practicable level of physical, mental and psychosocial well-being.
• Assist with meal service as needed, feeding assistance (if applicable).
• Provide appropriate mental stimulation for residents: Transport residents and encourage participation in residents' social programming.
• Conduct informal programs on the neighborhoods when time permits or as assigned.
• Offer input and assist in completion of: Daily Seasons program calendar, daily attendance, and monthly resident progress forms.
• Notify Licensed Nurse of changes in residents' conditions or needs.
• Follow plan of care in daily interaction with residents and report changes, appropriately.
• Inform nurse after monitoring fluid intake and output and other services or tasks as assigned.
• Maintain facility standards for resident care by: Maintaining familiarity with and protecting rights of residents.
• Ensure that all residents are treated with respect and kindness by staff.
• Report to nurse in charge about facility equipment that needs repair, unsafe conditions in room or unit area, or personal needs of residents.
• Show respect for personal possessions of residents and help maintain an orderly and pleasant environment for residents during Seasons.
• Attend facility meetings, staff meetings, and required or preferred in-services.
• Generate and develop ideas which improve the quality of care for residents or increase position productivity and satisfaction.
• Utilize electronic timekeeping system as directed.
• Arrive to work on time, regularly, and work as scheduled.
• Recognize and follow the dress code of the facility including wearing name tag at all times.
• Follow policy and procedure regarding all electronic devices, computers, tablets, etc.
• Support and abide by Elderwood's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Abide by Elderwood's businesses code of conduct, compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, management staff or Administrator.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $17 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED