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We are hiring for per diem (as needed/on call) and part time (5pm-9pm or 7am-11am) RCA (C.N.A.‘s) at our Newtown facility.
You must be currently C.N.A. certified in the state of Connecticut in order to be considered for this position. These are part-time NON-benefited positions that are available.
Please do not apply to this position unless you are interested in and available for one of the above shifts.
Summary of Position:
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, assists residents with activities of daily living and personal care to maximize independence, freedom of choice and quality of life. Understands the Mission, Vision and Values of Masonicare at Newtown.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides assistance with essential activities of daily living and personal care to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident: *bathing; *dressing and undressing; *ambulating; *toileting; *assistance with meals and nourishment’s; *personal hygiene (shaving, dental hygiene, nail, hair and foot care); *transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices; and *care of ADL devices such as eyeglasses and hearing aids
2. Provides assistance with instrumental activities of daily living to residents based on age, needs and abilities of the resident: *placing and/or receiving telephone calls; *performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning bathroom, bed making and bed changes; *assisting with laundry; *escorting the resident and coordinating internal transportation needs; and *assisting with mail delivery and correspondence
3. Medication Assistance: *assists the resident with self-administration of medications, through cueing only
4. Health Maintenance and Monitoring Tasks: *observes and reports changes in the residents’ physical condition and cognitive/emotional status to ALSA Supervisor or Director of Assisted Living Services, as needed; *conducts room checks on resident rounds; *monitors for environmental safety hazards; *records incidents, errors or accidents; and *records resident and resident related events
5. Dining: *assists in a variety of tasks related to dining (escorting residents, set-up and clean-up, serving meals)
6. Activity Program: *responsible for participating in and supporting the resident centered activity program
7. Emergency Preparedness: *responds to and acts appropriately in emergency or disaster situations
8. Performs other duties as required. Location: Newtown, CT Compensation: Competitive This is a part-time job. This is at a non-profit organization.
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