CNA - Resident Care Giver

1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of seniors? At The Gables of Fitchburg, we take pride in offering the best living environment for our residents while maintaining the warmth and personal touch of a family-operated business. With a history of excellence, we are committed to providing top-tier service in a setting that feels like home. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by a supportive and welcoming atmosphere where staff and residents form meaningful connections every day. Working at The Gables means joining a dedicated team that values professionalism, compassion, and quality care. Our spacious community offers residents the largest apartments in the area, a variety of amenities, and an engaging lifestyle, ensuring they feel comfortable and at home. As an employee, you'll play a key role in creating a positive, worry-free experience for seniors while enjoying a work environment that is both fulfilling and rewarding. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we invite you to explore our career opportunities today! Job Summary The Resident Care Giver provides service and care to each resident based on the individual resident's service plan. Job Duties Assist residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility Maintain an awareness of each resident's general state of physical and mental health and report any changes at once to the Nursing Staff and/or Executive Director Keep inventory of medical supplies on hand and assists with ordering when necessary Assist with finding shift coverage when unexpected call-outs occur Develop and help maintain assignments Assist in orienting new Resident Care Givers Respond to resident emergencies, provide first aid and arrange for appropriate medical follow-up Assist residents in keeping apartments/units clean, neat and orderly Answer calls for assistance and attend to resident needs promptly Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs Assist with activity programs as assigned Maintain records according to policy File as needed Participate in a minimum of 11 hours in-service education per year Carry out other duties as assigned Compliance and Safety Follow emergency procedures Understand the safety practices and procedures Communication Communicate effectively with supervisor and other staff Advise supervisor and appropriate manager(s) of any resident's changes in physical and mental health immediately Requirements Current Massachusetts Nurse's Aide Certification or proof of 54-hour training for HHA or PCA Experience with and compassion for working with older adults Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 60 lbs Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members Free of communicable diseases and health status that supports ability to carry out job requirements Must complete annual in-services required by The Gables in accordance with assisted living regulations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to maintain current Nurse's Aide Registration Able to bend and reach Able to push, pull and lift up to 601bs Able to stand for extended periods of time Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which s/he was hired May be required to work extended hours May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitus B & C viruses Could be subjected to hostile behaviors and emotionally upset residents due to cognitive status Background, criminal and drug test required Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment Seniority level

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