LNA​/MNA

Join River Woods Exeter as an LNA/MNA providing compassionate evening care to residents in our continuing care retirement community. In this full-time role, you'll assist with daily living activities, administer medications per certification, monitor resident conditions, and support a safe, respectful environment. You'll collaborate closely with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to promote dignity, comfort, and wellness. River Woods Exeter offers a supportive culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth while you make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility for senior residents
• Support residents with safe transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices, following proper body mechanics and safety protocols
• Monitor and record vital signs and other basic clinical observations, reporting changes in residents' conditions to licensed nursing staff
• Administer medications within LNA/MNA scope of practice and state regulations, following established medication administration procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care, observations, and medication administration in accordance with facility policies
• Respond promptly and courteously to resident call lights and requests, providing compassionate, person-centered care
• Assist with mealtime support, including setting up trays, feeding assistance as needed, and encouraging hydration and adequate nutrition
• Promote infection control and safety by following established procedures for hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and environmental cleanliness
• Participate in shift change reports and communicate effectively with nurses, therapists, and other team members to ensure continuity of care
• Build supportive relationships with residents and their families, demonstrating respect, patience, and empathy in all interactions
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and homelike environment in resident rooms and common areas
• Support residents' evening routines and bedtime preparation during the 3p-11p shift, providing comfort and reassurance

Required Skills

• Patient care assistance
• Vital signs measurement
• Medication administration (MNA)
• Electronic health records (EHR) documentation
• Infection control practices
• Safe patient transfer and mobility
• Basic wound and skin care observation
• Resident safety monitoring
• Communication with residents and families
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Time management
• Recognizing and reporting changes in condition
• HIPAA compliance
• Basic computer skills