Certified Nurse's Assistant - Part Time

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Part-time Regular Professionals Residential
- Albacore, Norwich, CT, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.30 To $19.30 Hourly

The Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team!

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 7am–3pm;
Monday 2pm–10pm

Work Location: Waterford, CT

Description: The Certified Nursing Assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. They ensure compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements and present staff in‑services relating to medications and nursing issues.

Essential Functions: Ensures confidentiality as required by law, The Arc ECT, and DDS policies and procedures, including keeping records, conversations, and correspondence (regarding program participants and staff) confidential.

Expectations:

• Providing nursing care in post‑acute care facilities
• Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse and providing regular reports to the broader nursing team
• Observing the conditions of residents on an ongoing basis, alerting supervising staff to any concerns or emergencies
• Helping residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, and feeding; providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting participants with showers
• Assisting with meals and feeds participants; ambulating, turning, and positioning participants; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
• Changing linens, sanitizing surfaces, and performing other tasks to provide a clean and sanitary environment for residents
• Serving as an important go‑between for residents and healthcare staff
• Staying engaged with residents and offering daily companionship and comfort
• Communicating with family members and other visitors and helping to address their concerns
• Moving residents safely and comfortably to and from exam tables, beds, and wheelchairs, repositioning them as needed
• Administering enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applying restraints
• Instilling confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner
• Reporting observations of participants to the nurse caring for the resident to ensure professional assessment

Required Responsibilities:

• Shows dependability by being punctual and maintaining consistent attendance
• Maintains a safe environment for participants and co‑workers, transporting participants and equipment as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred
• Ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health
• Valid driver’s license required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic computer aptitude and the ability to speak/write in English
• Experience with Department of Developmental Services regulations, forms, and protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Current State of CT CNA license
• Knowledge of medical terms and basic nursing care procedures
• Strong observational skills and a high level of attention to details
• Required to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention during emergency situations
• May be exposed to risk of injury or occupational health hazards
• CNA must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Opportunities for advancement are offered

The Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer.