Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: MASONICARE
Location: Mystic
Posted on: September 30, 2024
Job Description:
- -Mystic, CT2nd shift - 32 hours per weekSummary of Position: -
- - - - - -Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse
and the Memory Care Resource Coordinator, a Lead Memory Care Aide
is a Certified Nursing Assistant who assists residents with
activities of daily living and personal care to maximize
independence and quality of life for memory care residents. He/She
will provide assistance to the Memory Care Resource Coordinator
maintaining a positive physical and social environment for the
residents. He/She will provide support to memory care RCAs for the
daily routine of the memory care residents, documentation in PCC,
and resident supply needs. They must also have an understanding of
the Mission, Vision and Values of Masonicare.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:1. Provides assistance with essential activities
of daily living and personal care to resident based on, needs and
abilities of the resident:
bathing and showering;dressing and
undressing;ambulating;toileting;Incontinence care;assistance with
meals and nourishments;personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene,
nail, hair and foot care);transferring using proper body mechanics
and appropriate assistive devices; andsecurity and proper usage of
personal care items such as eyeglasses, hearing aides, and
denturesCueing and redirecting -2. -Assists in maintaining clean
and safe common areas3. Completes required written documentation
concerning resident care and activities during shift4. Assists with
orientation and training of new staff5. Provides assistance in
maintaining a safe and homelike environment:
placing and/or receiving telephone
calls; digital calls or digital meetings for residents -performing
light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, room
straightening -bed making and bed changes;laundering, folding and
putting away of towels, linens and personal resident
laundryinventory of personal care supplies ie) soap, toothpaste,
shampoo and conditioner, shaving cream, lotion, incontinence
products to include pads, briefs, and barrier pads.accompanying
residents for internal transportation services -6. Medication
Assistance:
assists the resident with
self-administration of medications, through cueing only as deemed
appropriate by a licensed nurse -7. Health Maintenance and
Monitoring Tasks:
observes and reports changes in the
residents' physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to
ALSA -Licensed Nurses as needed;monitors for environmental safety
hazards;reports incidents, errors or accidents to nurse
supervisors;records resident and resident related events in the
alert section of PCC -8. Dining:
assists in a variety of tasks related
to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving; meal
cues and prompts; feeding and maintaining daily meal attendance
record)Wipe down tables, chairs post mealsSweep and mop dining
floors as needed -9. Emergency Preparedness:
*responds to and acts appropriately
in emergency or disaster situations and during disaster drills -10.
Leadership: - - - - - - - - -
is a resident advocate at all
times;follows Masonicare policy concerning
confidentiality;completes duties with minimal direction from
supervisor;works collaboratively with colleagues;uses tactful,
diplomatic communication in potentially sensitive or emotionally
charged situations;acts as ambassador to guest and other off-campus
visitors; andmaintains certifications required for employment -11.
Performs other duties as assigned and required.#joinourteam
Keywords: MASONICARE, New England , Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Mystic, Northeast
Didn't find what you're looking for? Search again!
Loading more jobs...
