Cna/Cma Assisted Living And Special Care Nights

• Builds home by respecting the resident’s room as home and assist the resident in feeling in charge of everything that happens within. Contributes to making the neighborhood/house a healthy and happy place, works together to get things done, facilitates the creation of homey spaces, sees the possibilities an creating a daily life that naturally facilitates pleasurable moments, laughter, and fun with lots of opportunity for a wide variety of meaningful relationships.
• Observes residents closely, identifying changing needs and conditions and reports immediately to nursing or leadership as appropriate.
• Provides restorative therapy under the leadership of therapy professionals and in accordance with the resident’s functional maintenance plan.
• 12 hour Night Shift in Assisted Living
• Participates in the laundry process.
• Follows standard precautions, proper infection control, sanitation, and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.
• Consistently works with all household team members, led by resident and family preference to meet the needs and desires of all household residents.
• Follow policies and procedures but recognize they are a guideline. They are not intended to be a substitute for professional judgment, considering the resident’s needs and circumstances, and that these procedures are not intended to replace reasonable care decision-making under a particular set of circumstances. Support the functional job analysis regarding staff and resident safety.
• Participates actively in the resident’s care planning and care conference, serving as the residents’ closest advocate in directing their care and honoring their preferences.
• Participates and leads as needed in the dining process.
• Maintains documentation.
• Support the psychosocial needs of individuals and all members of the neighborhood/house through assistance and encouragement to engage in activities and social contacts through support, friendliness, and kindness.
• Attends to all resident personal hygiene and personal care needs, including but not limited to grooming, hygiene, dining and nutritional, mobility, elimination, and safety needs. Organizes all supplies necessary to complete the tasks. Supports residents in self-care and provides care as necessary and as designated on the Plan of Care for those unable to care for their own needs.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

Authority is delegated to the individual in this position in amounts appropriate for the completion of assigned duties.

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QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Graduate of a state approved program for nursing assistants. Competency evaluated, tested, and registered with the state. High School graduate or GED preferred, but not required. Completion of cross training for neighborhood/house activities, social service, housekeeping, laundry, and food service and handling required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Meets all physical requirements of the position: lift, pull and carry up to 50#.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Will comply with all federal and state regulatory requirements to maintain certification and active registry as CNA/or CMA and job duties required.