Assited Living CNA-Part time & Per Diem

Assisted Living CNA, Part time
Location: Cheshire

General Description:
Performs basic care procedure in our resident apartments .Offers private duty type care to one resident at a time. Recognize the elderly we serve as unique persons, requiring individual alternatives to maintain full lives in their later years. Provide medical, spiritual and emotional care; encompassing quality, dignity, compassion and confidentiality for each individual. Required to work every other weekend & holiday.
SALARY - 17.00 to 19.00 an Hour
MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED BOOSTER INCLUDED

Essential Job Functions:
1.Communicates with resident, families and staff in a sensitive, professional and therapeutic manner.
2.Observes and communicates changes in the resident condition to the RN responsible for the care of the client.
3.Assists in the residents activities of daily living which includes assisting with meals and nourishment, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulation, bathing and dressing.
4.Documents care and observation on appropriate forms.
5.Provide for the safety and security needs of residents.
6.Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, quality assessment and improvement programs, and safety, environmental and infection control standards.
7.Attends meetings as required.
8.Participates in education programs and inservice meetings.
9.Understands and follows “Universal Precautions” as it pertains to potential exposure to all body fluids.Utilizes infection control techniques.
10.Reports all unsafe conditions to the ALSA nurse, including change in resident status, broken or malfunctioning equipment or anything that could be a potential threat or danger to a resident. Practices good safety awareness.
11.Knowledgeable of Residents Rights and facility Abuse Policies and Procedures.
12.Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by Supervisor.

Key Characteristics:
1.Demonstrates neatness, accuracy and dependability.
2.Contributes, develops and carries out new ideas.
3.Demonstrates an ability to work with others.
4.Ability to work independently.
5.Ability to work in cost and time efficient manner.
6.Teaches skills and knowledge to new staff.
7.Wears appropriate clothing/uniform.Appearance is neat and well kept.
8.Relates well with residents; is friendly and pleasant.
9.Demonstrates good safety habits—uses equipment appropriately.
10.Attendance/punctuality—comes to work when scheduled and on time.

11.Attends required in-services.

Work Area and Working Conditions:

All Apartments in Elim Park Place.

Entry Level Qualifications:

1.Post High School Vocational/Specialized training.
2.Current State of Connecticut CNA certificate CPR certified preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Good physical and mental health.

• Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking.

• Lift, positions, pushes, transfers residentsmaximum 50 lbs.

• Manual dexterity and mobility.

• Intermittent exertion when performing treatments.

• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

• Ability to adjust vision to bring objects to focus.

Equipment to be used:

• Eye Protection

• Mask

• Sterile Medical Gloves

• Gait Belts

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person