CNA

Join Sunrise Senior Living

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together. Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 8th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Job Overview

The Designated Nursing Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant (DNA / C.N.A) is responsible for providing direct resident care including nursing / clinical care, personal, nutritional and restorative care in the skilled nursing operations and other areas throughout the community as appropriate. Responsible for demonstrating the Mission for Sunrise Senior Living, "to champion quality of life for all seniors" in accordance with federal, state and local standards and regulations and Sunrise Senior Living policies to promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our guests / residents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

This role is based in our Skilled Nursing Facility and requires an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through the state of Virginia.

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows :

• Deliver care and services for designated group of guests / residents according to Individualized Service Plans (ISP).
• Report all incidents immediately to appropriate supervisor / team member.
• Report suspected abuse immediately per regulations and Sunrise standards.
• Participate in the care planning for their designated guests / residents
• Perform individualized personal care and activities of daily living (ADL); documents ADL in flow sheets
• Partner with licensed nurse to plan, develop, organize, provide and execute individualized restorative therapy programs, activities and standards for their designated guests / residents.
• Obtain, document and report the guest / resident's vital signs, urine output and meal intake per individualized care plan to licensed nurse as requested.
• Observe and report any physical and / or psychosocial changes of condition requiring a licensed nurse intervention and care services.
• Assist in maintaining assistive devices, adaptive equipment and other medical equipment to include cleaning equipment and making readily available.
• Maintain Restorative Records for each guest / resident.
• Maintains knowledge of federal, state / provincial and local resident care regulations

Quality Indicators

Strive for excellent quality care and service delivery as measured in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process. Competent of behavior interventions and management. Demonstrate and knowledgeable of the following key quality improvement areas of the DNA / C.N.A. role :

Guest / Resident, Family and Visitor Relations

Respond to guest / resident, family, visitors inquiries, concerns in a timely and professional manner using the Problem Resolution process. Invite, Encourage and Assist (IEA) guests / residents to meals. Assist guests / residents when transferring or discharged by collecting belongings, escorting to transportation, other as assigned. Greet new guests / residents and escort to their room; orients guests / residents to room / call lights and community layout and provide activity calendar. Inventory guest / residents belongings and labels at time of admission and ongoing there after.

Risk Management and General Safety

Partner with community team to ensure community is in compliance with national / provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations. Practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Lockout Tagout procedures. Understand and practice the proper method of attending to and disposing of and the possibility of exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious waste, sharp sticks and hazardous materials. Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, sharp sticks and hazardous chemicals immediately. Ensure oxygen tanks are stored safely, exchanges guest / residents tanks when empty and monitors to make sure liters of oxygen are at prescribed levels.

Training, and Contributing to Team Success

Participate actively as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals. Demonstrate in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo. Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service. Contribute in the overall engagement programs and processes (customer and team member engagement) including participating in the team member engagement survey and engagement improvement planning workshops. Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team Meetings, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Supervisor / Department Coordinator. Participate in annual in-service as set forth by federal and state / provincial regulations. Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state / province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met. Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

Building Customer Loyalty, Building Trust, Communication, Contributing to Team Success, Managing Work (includes Time Management), Planning and Organizing, Quality Orientation, Stress Tolerance, Technical / Professional Knowledge

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

About Sunrise

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals at work and in your life. We also offer benefits and other compensation that include :

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members to be one of its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is conditioned on completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Tuberculosis Test, Physical Evaluation). Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination is only required to the extent mandated by applicable federal