What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Per Diem position at Ascentria Care Alliance?
About the Company
Luther Ridge is part of Ascentria Care Alliance, one of New England's largest and oldest non-profit social services organizations. Ascentria Care Alliance employees and volunteers take pride in the impact they have on the people they serve. It’s more than just a job, it’s an opportunity our employees have to care for and share in the lives of people who greatly need and appreciate their presence. Ascentria Care Alliance focuses on every child, elder, disabled person, refugee, endangered teen or teenage mom in order to build stronger communities one person at a time.
Our CNA's are an integral part of our care team here at Luther Ridge. CNA's have the opportunity to get to know our residents on a deep level by providing long term assistance with activities of daily living in our state of the art Assisted Living Center located in beautiful Middletown, CT.
CNA's will provide direct care to resident and ensure that the needs of each resident are met in accordance with all laws regulations and standards of the Luther Ridge, a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance. Available shifts are 11p-7a with a rotating schedule:
Every Other Holiday is required.
Join our team and learn why our staff and residents love Luther Ridge!
Summary:
Provide direct care to resident and ensure that the needs of each resident are met in accordance with all laws regulations and standards of the Luther Ridge, a subsidiary of Ascentria Care Alliance. Available shifts are 11-7 with a rotating schedule.
Every Other Holiday is required.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide direct resident care utilizing established standard procedures. Assist residents with medication checks and reminders. Report any medication issues to the nurse.
- Responsible for reporting any unusual resident signs and symptoms to nurse in charge.
- Complete and document assigned temps and weights of residents.
- Accurately document on resident flow sheet each shift.
- Make safety rounds at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Serve meal trays/monitor dining areas during mealtimes.
- Be aware of and promote Resident’s Rights and Quality of Life issues.
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
- Complete extra assignments to keep the facility clean and orderly.
- Attend appropriate meetings, in-service programs and yearly mandatory educational programs.
- Fulfill in-service requirement to maintain certification as a nursing assistant.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certified Nursing Assistant with current State certification required.
- Prior experience with geriatrics preferred.
- Ability to bathe and dress residents.
Ascentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally-protected category. Candidates who identify as BIPOC, multilingual or have lived experience with immigration or human services are encouraged to apply.