Resident Care Assistant: CNA/ HHA/PCA per-diem

POSITION:         Resident Care Assistant/ CNA /HHA/PCA

SUPERVISOR:    Director of Nursing

Shift:  per diem

Compensation: $20 - $23/hourly DOE

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist residents in Activities of Daily Living. This 

includes, but is not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, taking vital signs, and assessing residents’ need for additional medical attention. Certified Nursing Assistants will also provide residents with reminders and cueing to take medications, under the careful supervision of the Nursing Coordinator. Certified Nursing Assistants will also participate in the recreation program, under the supervision of the Recreation Director. 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Current Massachusetts CNA license or HHA/PCA certificate
• Current CPR certification
• A minimum of 2 yrs. direct service experience with the elderly 
• Knowledge of, and/or, 1 yr. of experience working with people with Alzheimer’s Disease and/or related disorders Sensitivity to issues of aging 
• Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work assignments, as well as the ability to work as a team 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist residents with ADLs, including toileting, bathing, dressing, and feeding. Assist residents with ambulation as well as with mobility devices, including canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Help residents with additional ADL devices, such as glasses and hearing aides. 
• Perform any treatments, as required, including vital signs, weights, temperatures, skincare, and range of motion exercises. 
• Help residents with medications under the careful supervision of the Nursing Coordinator. Cue residents and provide reminders to take medication. 
• Document in, and refer to, all pertinent lists of record-keeping systems, i.e. diabetic list, toileting book, dietary needs book, daily communication book, and miscellaneous flow sheets. 
• Assist multi-disciplinary team in the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for residents. Attend and contribute to care planning meetings as assigned. 
• Escort residents to medical appointments within the RH and in the community, as needed. 
• Maintain day-to-day cleanliness in residents’ rooms and bathrooms and assure tidiness in all accessible storage areas and common areas. Responsible for assuring that all needed supplies for resident care are in stock. Responsible for communicating with the Nursing Director when more ADL supplies are needed 
• Observe and report any unsanitary conditions, fire, or safety hazards. Inform Program Director of any faulty equipment needing replacement. Observe and immediately report any changes in the resident’s status to Nursing Coordinator and/or 
• Program Director. This includes changes in physical and/or cognitive/emotional status. 
• Responsible for supporting the Therapeutic Recreation Department by assisting in daily activities and special events as planned. Assist residents to and from recreation programming. 
• Agree to work as assigned/must be flexible with hours. The RH is committed to providing the residents it serves with the highest quality of care. Given the nature of this work, any and all RH employees will sometimes be required to work outside their regularly scheduled 
• hours/programs. Advanced notice is not always possible, but will be given when it is. 
• Work collaboratively with peers as a team. 
• Maintain all certifications as required for employment. 
• Assist Nursing Director and Program Director in training of new RH staff. 
• 11-7 p.m. staff Responsible for resident safety and well-being during the night shifts. 
• Responsible for providing as lib recreation programming for awake residents Responsible for maintaining control of hand-held security phone Responsible for documenting resident incidents/issues for communication to the day shift 
• Other duties as assigned.  

Salary : $20 - $23