CNA Job at The Phoenix at Opelika in Somerset

Overview

The Neighborhood of Somerset is seeking CNA's to join the team. The CNA reports directly to the Director of Nursing.

Shift Details

Monday - Friday; every other weekend required.

Purpose

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing the highest degree of quality care and services to a consistent group of residents and their families in our assisted living and Memory care neighborhoods. This role includes providing hands on care, physical and emotional support as outlined in each resident’s Personalized Service Plan (PSP) while maintaining a safe, comfortable home like environment. The Resident Care Associate is responsible for demonstrating all elements of wellness, remaining in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Phoenix policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents.

Responsibilities

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Resident Care

• Participates in the development of the Personalized Service Plans and updates; attends service plan review meetings with families as requested
• Follows the hydration schedule established for the residents and maintains it during the shift
• Completes resident meal attendance sheets and ensures any resident who has not dined in the dining room has been provided room service or accounted for
• Knows and complies with all resident rights
• Initiates, assigns, and assists with activities, as appropriate
• Checks all assigned residents daily for cleanliness, appropriate clothing, any continence issues and change in condition
• Uses proper sanitary procedures and universal precautions
• Checks on assigned resident rooms daily for general cleanliness and neatness and takes appropriate action; ensures high risk rooms are double checked
• Assists with conducting laundry rooms and common areas – including bathrooms – checks for cleanliness and any exposed hazardous chemicals; takes appropriate action (i.e. contacting housekeeping, personally cleaning the room, securing the chemicals)
• Completes all ADLs for assigned residents according to the resident’s PSP
• Responds to security system and resident call bells promptly and immediately; takes appropriate action including resetting call bells

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Licensure- Certification

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

High School education preferred and may be required by the state. SC State CNA Licensure; Previous experience working with elders or disabled individuals, preferred; Must be at least 18 years of age to perform the personal care aspects of the CNA position; Knowledge and experience in Assisted Living industry and Dementia care or Skilled Nursing, preferred; Ability to work weekends, evenings and flexible hours, available to our customers at peak service delivery days and times.