CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant with Dementia Care Experience

About us

Knollwood Retirement Community

Knollwood Retirement Community is an active retirement community. We are a supportive living facility for individuals aged 65 + who require some assistance with activities of daily living.

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Some computer knowledge and proficient in spoken and written English language
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to be organized and efficient
• Review assignment sheets for each shift
• Responsible for medication reminders
• Responsible for conducting reassurance checks
• Responsible for providing personal care for residents
• Record vital signs
• Observe the residents functioning, maintain written records of the observation and report to nursing staff and any changes in the residents physical and mental condition.
• Follow infection control and safety practices during the care of the residents
• Follow and carryout resident's service plan
• Present professional image to residents, fellow staff members, and outside parties through dress, behavior, speech, punctuality and attendance
• Respect resident rights
• Always perform teamwork throughout the facility
• Document pertinent information in the ongoing communication logbook
• Read communication book
• Make rounds on assigned floor to let residents know what C.N.A. they have for that shift
• Hospital Experience a plus, but not required
• Read nursing notes to see if there is any change in care or any special orders concerning residents
• Hourly and every two hours checks for designated residents
• Hourly walks up and down halls to listen for any sounds that might signal someone needing help if their pendant is out of reach
• Responsible for laundering soiled clothing/ linens
• Clean up laundry areas-sweeping up lint or Kleenex that might get on the floor when cleaning the filters.
• Assisting residents with showers - 2 to 3 showers depending upon the day
• Answering pendants and call cords-Assessi...