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Certified Nurse Aide
Lifespace Communities - Waterford, NY
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) position at Lifespace Communities involves providing direct patient care to residents in a senior living environment. The role focuses on assisting residents with daily living activities, ensuring their safety and comfort, and maintaining accurate health records. The CNA will work closely with the nursing team to deliver personalized care and support to the geriatric population, contributing to a meaningful mission of enhancing residents' quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Follow all care plan directives and administer direct patient care.
- Assist residents with daily living activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and transferring.
- Transport residents to dining rooms and various events and activities.
- Initiate resident needs assessment and safety by observing and reporting any changes or unusual findings to the nurse.
- Coordinate with nursing team members to record accurate vital signs and maintain records of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
- Administer standard precautions and infection control standards to provide a clean and safe environment.
- Promptly answer call lights and regularly assess residents' needs to ensure they are met.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum one year of experience working with the geriatric population.
- Certified nursing aide licensure required by state regulations.
