Summary: Provides assigned Residents with quality daily nursing care in accordance with Mozaic Senior Life policies and core values and within established guidelines under the direction of a licensed nurse.\n
Reports To: Salsa, Designee, License Nurse\n
Schedule: Full-time 37.5 hrs: 7:00am - 3:00pm M-F\/every other weekend\n
Provides basic nursing care and assists Residents with Activities of Daily Living as directed from Resident care plans which may include medication reminders and or assistance according to State Regulations.\n\nAssists with meal set up and preparation for all meals and snacks. Assists with clean up following all meals and maintain upkeep of dining room, common areas and apartments.\nAssists with laundry and light housekeeping as needed.\nAssists with recreational, social activities and programming as needed or assigned.\nFollows standard precautions while delivering care and keeps Residents area clean and organized.\nResponds to Resident needs promptly.\nObserves Residents for any changes in their condition and reports changes promptly to the licensed nurse on duty.\nCommunicates to other departments as Resident's needs arise during the shift.\nDocuments care and observations accurately and in a timely manner.\nParticipates in the care plan process and review. Participates in team meetings and shift reports.\nMaintains cooperative relationships by providing support and assistance to co-workers to ensure optimal quality of care\/service.\nContributes to and promotes positive Resident and family relationships.\nAdheres to policies and procedures of Mozaic Senior Life\nMaintains confidentiality at all times.\nParticipates in educational and in-service meetings to update knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations. Attends all mandatory programs.\nSuccessfully completes Clinical Competencies for Certified Nursing Assistants including Medication Management Training.\nAll other related duties as assigned.\n\n
Minimum Qualifications:\n
Education: High School Diploma or GED\n
Experience: 6 months - 1 year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, home care or similar health care setting\n
Licensure: State of CT Certification - CNA\n
Knowledge\/Skills\/Abilities:\n
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile residents within the Community. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and communicate effectively. Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines; Ability to work various schedules and shifts as needed; Must successfully complete Community required Medication Training and other specified Training; Ability to utilize various software packages to carryout position responsibilities.