CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (DAY SHIFT)

CNA Certified Nursing Assistant

Masonicare at Mystic Mystic, CT

Day Shift - 24 hours

MEMORY CARE UNIT

Certified Nursing Assistants at Masonicare at Mystic assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life.

The official title for this role is Residential Care Assistant .

CNA - Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident, including bathing, dressing and undressing, ambulating, toileting, assistance with meals and nourishment's, personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care), transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices and care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids.

2. Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident : placing and / or receiving telephone calls, performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes, assisting with laundry, escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs and assisting with mail delivery and correspondence

3. Assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only

4. Observes and reports changes in the residents' physical condition and cognitive / emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed

5. Conducts room checks on resident rounds, monitors for environmental safety hazards, records incidents, errors or accidents and records resident and resident related events.

6. Assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)

7. Responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program. Completes required written documentation concerning resident care and activities during shift

8. Is a resident advocate at all times

9. Follows agency policies concerning confidentiality

10. Uses tactful, diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations and follows up with appropriate staff, resident or others regarding reported

complaints, problems and concerns.

11. Acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus visitors and maintains certifications required for employment

12. Performs other duties as required

Requirements :

No experience required. CNA Certification is a must

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Day Shift / 32hrs / wk

Salary Range : $17.5.0000 To $24.5.0000 Hourly

Benefits of Working at Masonicare

Masonicare offers a competitive benefits package full of a wide variety of offerings for employees and their families.

Masonicare offers a robust Tuition Reimbursement benefit to encourage continuing education, career development and internal promotion.

Our culture is to promote from within.

• There is a strong emphasis put on professional development Therefore, the process for inter-company transfers and upward movement is prevalent.
• In addition to an industry-leading benefits package offering, Masonicare also offers a 401(k) program with Employer Match, paid holidays, and a generous Paid Time Off program.
• Masonicare also has a very well-rounded Wellness Program. Across the continuum and throughout the year, Masonicare offers financial, health, stress, and physical wellness programs for its employees and their families.
• Masonicare believes that supporting local community businesses is important. Therefore, Masonicare has many partnerships with local companies to offer employee discounts.
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