CNA or HHA Reserve at East Longmeadow

Job Location: The Reserve at East Longmeadow - East Longmeadow, MA

Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.75 Hourly

SUMMARY: Resident Care Associate shall provide for the needs of the elders, including personal care, therapeutic programming, safety and emotional support in a manner that supports the dignity, independence, choice and individuality of each resident. The duties of Resident Care Associate include delivery of services as written on the approved service plan for each Resident.

• Promote the mission and core values of the Residence and LCB Senior Living to residents, visitors, co-workers and the surrounding community.
• Active role in growing community occupancy by representing and interacting positively with potential residents, family members and professionals.
• Complete community's and any State orientation training program before assignment.
• Assist residents with medications according to State Regulation and LCB Policies, record entries, and notify nurse as per regulations.
• Actively engage residents in meaningful interactions and experiences, provide assistance and restorative interventions to enable independence in activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, dining, mobility).
• Take initiative in group and individual engagement.
• Monitor changes in resident needs, preferences and health status, reporting promptly to RN or designee.
• Assist residents with clothing, laundry needs, bedtime, unit cleanliness, and emergency calls.
• Participate in community's ongoing training programs and mandatory education per State Regulation.
• Assist with escorting residents to meals and engagements as directed.
• Document scheduled and unscheduled services, incidents, behaviors, and events in community computer tracking system.
• Conduct and facilitate programming: therapeutic groups and individual interactions for cognitive stimulation, socialization, physical activity, and spiritual connection.
• Perform other duties as requested.

• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to use computer for documenting services; fluency in English oral and written communication.
• Education: Must have completed certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training/experience as required by State Regulation; CPR and First Aid training as mandated.
• Experience: Prior experience providing direct care or equivalent training preferred; experience caring for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: Current license/certification as required by State Regulation; provide copies to Resident Care Director or designee.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrates computer literacy and familiarity with office software, including word processing and data input.

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