Location: Annapolis,MD, USA
Key Responsibilities
The Opportunity
Pay Rate: $15.02-$16.02
The Certified Caregiver - CNA position is part of the Health & Wellness Team responsible for providing care to the residents. This position requires a combination of stamina, empathy, and compassion to effectively support the needs of residents.
What You'll Do
* Accurately perform and record vital signs, height and weight.
* Accurately calculate and record weight gain/loss and fluid intake/output.
* Maintain a clean and safe resident environment.
* Recognize abnormal changes in body functioning and the importance of reporting such changes to a supervisor.
* Perform palliative and post-mortem care.
* Perform routine care rounds on each assigned resident, at minimum, every two hours (or more frequently as indicated).
* Assist residents with mobility.
* Assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
* Help residents maintain comfortable positions in bed or in chairs to promote comfort.
* Assist with light housekeeping tasks.
* Ability to respond quickly to medical emergencies and remain calm under pressure.
* Responsibilities include customer service, administering medication, caregiving, resident safety and communication.
What You'll Bring
POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:
* Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old, or the age required by state regulations, whichever is higher.
* Must pass State and Company criminal background/drug screens.
* A high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred and may be mandatory in certain states.
* Completion of a state-approved nursing assistant training program and successful passing of a state-approved competency examination, where required.
* Demonstrates effective time management skills.
* Take Vital signs.
* Medication supervision (within the scope of the state regulations).
* Read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Location Information
HeartLands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City is a beautiful community in Ellicott City, MD, with more than 220 units offering independent living and assisted living.