CNA Certified Nurse Assistant

As a Life Enhancer, you will be part of a clinical team providing medical services to our residents, but you will also be part of a larger neighborhood/household team providing joy and meaning to our residents' lives. You will be able to use a wide variety of your skills in an environment which is a beautiful home rather than a medical unit. We pride ourselves on putting people before task and involving residents in choosing how they will live their day. Become a part of our mission to Enrich Life's Journey and become part of a team where diversity, equity and inclusivity thrive. Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure Requirements Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program. Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Virginia; maintains license in active status. Current CPR/AED certificate of completion. ServeSafe training. Preferred No experience required; experience working with the senior population is preferred. Job Duties Attends to all resident personal hygiene and personal needs. Encourages residents' highest level of spiritual, social, physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning through planned and spontaneous activities of the Resident's choice and household/neighborhood preference. Protects the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelry, clothing, memorabilia etc.; reports any missing items and takes part in in efforts to locate missing items. Transports resident to and from the dining room and to activities.Assists residents with dining as needed, including menu selection and meal service Keeps the environment neat, clean, and safe. Supports all aspects of the household/neighborhood environment including pets, plants, visitors, and guests. Takes part in in the resident's care planning and care conference, serving as the residents' closest advocate in directing their services and honoring their preferences. Observes residents closely. Identifies changing needs and conditions at first indication and reports immediately to clinical or household/neighborhood leadership as appropriate. Assists licensed team members in responding to code situations. Reports any injuries to Household/Neighborhood Clinical Leader immediately. Informs clinical leader about complaints from residents, families, or physicians. Responds to resident requests for assistance promptly. Documents services provided in electronic health records according to established policies and procedures. Charts residents' preferences in electronic health records. Follows proper infection control practices. Attends in-service education programs, team conferences and nursing services conferences as scheduled; completes in-service programs as assigned. Perform other duties as required. Knowledge and Skills Practices and procedures of a certified nurse aid in long-term care; practices and procedures of restorative nursing services; procedures for clinical documentation. Ability to meet the needs of geriatric residents using patience, tact, and a desire to serve Ability to read and write, follow instructions, and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer knowledge and skills with an aptitude to learn company software. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, reaching, turning, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching over the head, grasping with both hands, and fine manipulation. Physically be able to carry, transfer, push and pull, and reposition residents with assistance or using appropriate equipment. Physically be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Normal eyesight or use corrective lenses to achieve it. Ability to hear and distinguish between normal tones and be able to perceive the nature of sounds. INDCNA