Certified Nursing Assistant - Per Diem

Job Title : Certified Nursing AssistantLocation : DarienEmployment Type : Per-Diem (11PM-7AM / Weekend as Needed)Salary Range : Competitive Department : Wellness

About Us : Want to know what makes our employees eager about going to work every day? The people we serve. Being a part of Maplewood requires passion and a desire to help others. Each employee has the ability to touch the hearts of all our seniors and be a part of something bigger than themselves. It’s not just a job. It’s an extraordinary life.

Maplewood Senior Living is a state-of-the-art, forward-thinking senior living provider.

We offer a home-like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live “the good life” in a safe environment.

As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a Per-Diem Certified Nursing Assistant to become part of our family.

We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Essential Functions :

Job Duties :

Provide outstanding customer experience for residents and their loved ones as well as other visitors to the community.

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility.

Maintain an awareness of each resident’s general state of physical and mental health and report any changes at once to the Nursing Staff and / or Executive Director.

Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid and arrange for appropriate medical follow-up.

Assist residents in keeping apartments / units clean, neat and orderly.

Answer calls for assistance and attend to resident needs promptly.

Medication prompting as assigned.

Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs.

Assist with meal selection, service and feeding as assigned.

Assist with activity program as assigned.

Maintain records according to policy.

Maintain files as needed.

Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state specific regulations.

Carry out other duties as assigned.

Compliance & Safety

Follows emergency procedures.

Understands the safety practices and procedures.

Communication

Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff.

Advise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.

Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification

Current (State Specific) - Nurse’s Aide Registration

Experience and passion in working with seniors

Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50lbs.

Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members.

In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.

Physical Requirements

Physically able to bend and reach.

Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 50lbs at times

Physically able to stand for extended periods of time

Could be required to use a Hoyer Lift

Miscellaneous

Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned, and in inclement weather as needed

May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired

May be required to work extended hours

Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, and conditions

Could be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents due to mental status

Criminal background check required

Could be asked to submit to random drug test during employment

Why You'll Love working for Us :

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Competitive Benefits Package : including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, company paid time-off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full-time employees.

SkillsPreferredRSA Skills Review & TrainingEqual Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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