CNA | Full Time

5871 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia 23435 Job Description ===================

The Resident Assistant/Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living to residents of the community. * Reports incidents involving residents to include care concerns or issues, to appropriate individuals (ex: HCD, RN/LPN, or ED) * Must maintain a working knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the position * Assists residents with activities of daily living * Perform housekeeping duties, such as making resident beds, cleaning resident apartments, common areas, dining room, etc. as directed by supervisor * Respond promptly to all resident calls for assistance or emergency alerts * Must be able to remain calm and competent during emergencies * Assists in planning and conducting activity programs for residents * Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information * Assists residents to and from the dining room, and to and from activities * Checks on residents, ensures attendance at meals and activities * Checks on residents who are ill and reports status or concerns to appropriate individuals * Communicate verbally and in writing to report resident status, upcoming community information, resident appointments, admissions, and transfers * Assists new residents with move-in transition: provide emotional support * Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have successfully completed approved personal care aide program per state regulations as applicable
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in-writing
• Must be organized and able to work well with all levels of personnel
• Must be a contributing member of nursing team and follow instruction of supervisor
• Must be polite and considerate of residents, visitors, and co-workers at all times
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 l...