Job description
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The MT/CNA is responsible for providing safe and professional care for residents. The MT/CNA assists residents with personal care, nutrition, ambulation, housekeeping, and medications.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment
Supports and cooperates with specific procedures and programs for:
Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needsConfidentiality of all data including resident, employee and operations dataQuality Improvement and compliance with all regulatory requirementsCompliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal discriminatory behaviorSupports and participates in common teamwork:
Cooperates and works together with all co-workersUses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situationsFollows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems and concernsCompletes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assignedESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist residents with personal hygiene and grooming once a week, or as needed. This includes: bathing, toileting, hair care, mouth care, skin care and nail care.Assist with ambulation on all shifts. Escort residents to and from the dining room, activity room, patio, transportation center, etc.Assist residents with meals and snacksOversee meal attendance, making sure residents come to meals.Set up and clean dining area, serve meals, and deliver meal trays to the residents’ apartment as neededPerform housekeeping duties daily, including: making resident’s beds in the morning, turning down beds in the evening, hang up clothes, assist with laundry duties as needed, etc.Maintain clean and hazard free working areas, including nursing stationsSupervise, document and distribute medications to residentsAccurately record residents’ self-administration of medication on the Medication Supervision RecordDocument and report significant information or changes in a resident’s condition to the Director of NursingAnswer phones courteously and check voicemails ensuring that issues are addressed and responded to in a timely mannerComplete progress reports for assisted living residents on a daily basis (or as needed)Know the facilities disaster and fire safety policies and procedures, including the location and correct use of the fire alarm systemAssist with emergencies for all residents in the buildingPerform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and report accidents or incidents to your supervisor in a timely mannerEDUCATION
Current state CNA and Med Tech Certificate
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE
1 year minimum
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)Dental insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee discountFree parkingHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offPaid trainingTuition reimbursementVision insurance
Medical specialties:
Geriatrics
Physical setting:
Long term care
Schedule:
8 hour shiftDay shiftEvening shiftHolidaysMonday to FridayNight shiftOvernight shiftOvertimeRotating weekendsWeekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
Differential payOvertime pay
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)Night Shift (Preferred)Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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