Cna Jobs in Providence, RI

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA or Home Health Aide certification in the state of work.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an elder care setting.

Responsibilities

• Review the log book and assignment sheets for updates at the start of each shift.
• Ensure residents are neat, clean, and properly clothed, and assist with bathroom and hygiene needs.
• Tidy residents’ apartments and proactively assess potential safety concerns in apartments and common areas, reporting concerns to appropriate parties when needed.
• Transport residents to and from activities and dining.
• Provide SAMM assistance within the allotted time frame and complete accurate, timely SAMM documentation, if applicable.
• Give a verbal report to the following shift at shift change.
• Prepare morning coffee, serve breakfast as residents are ready, serve lunch and dinner, and assist with setting tables.
• Encourage residents to participate in mealtimes and assist with plate and utensil orientation.
• Clean up after meals, load and empty the dishwasher, clean and disinfect tables and counters, and launder napkins and dish towels.
• Provide one-on-one support when needed to engage residents in activities or provide a quiet space to help calm residents.
• Facilitate and assist with activity programming.
• Apply an excellent customer-service approach in all aspects of the job.
• Work with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.