CNA/DCA

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!!!

Minimum eligibility requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly and understand that for each resident the facility is considered the Resident’s home.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.
• Must be honest, ethical, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.
• Must meet all health requirements.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities (essential job functions), with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential functions

• Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming (oral care), toileting, changing of bed linens, positioning, transfer, mobility, and incontinence care. Encourage residents to be as independent as capable.
• Keep proper records of care as required by the facility. Complete all forms and documentation as required.
• Immediately report any observations of concern/changes in resident’s condition to the Supervisor in Charge.
• Vital sign monitoring will be performed as needed or directed by regulations, policy or primary care provider’s order.
• Be able to apply the communities accident, disaster, fire safety, elopement and emergency procedures for protection of the residents.
• Be capable of performing CPR upon successful completion of CPR certification.
• Be knowledgeable of the residents’ background, preferences, habits and interests and preserve confidential information about each resident.
• Focus on service to residents in during dining and promote meal time as an enjoyable activity of each resident’s day.
• Provide assistance to individual residents as needed or directed, who require help with eating, carrying plates, trays or beverages.
• Understand and follow safety and infection...