The Wellness CNA is responsible for providing sensitive, professional, and effective day-to-day care to residents/patients, assisting them with personal care and activities of daily living as required by state and company regulations. This role also involves participation in various community programs, reporting resident changes, maintaining infection control, and responding promptly to emergencies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and hold a Certified Nursing Assistant certification along with CPR/First Aid certification. Preferred experience includes working with senior citizens, and the ability to communicate warmly, make independent decisions, and work effectively under stress.
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Job description
A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY! Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!
THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.
We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
Servant leadership
Watercrest Senior Living Group associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. They are recognized for their achievements and empowered to share their vast experience with their peers ensuring the quality of our assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services and the well-being of our residents. Our associates champion a culture which nurtures relationships in the interest of acting as trusted advisors. By continuously investing in these servant hearts, Watercrest Senior Living Group develops value-centered leaders who deliver personalized services.
General summary
The Wellness CNA assures the day-to day care of our residents/patients is provided in a sensitive, professional and effective manner. This position provides assistance to the resident/patients in accordance with state and company regulations. The Wellness CNA may also participate in the Culinary Program and Community Program to ensure the best quality of care is provided for all residents/patients.
Essential job functions
Assist residents/patients with their personal care and activities of daily living as assigned and as requested by residents/patients
Review and participate in 24 Hour Reports, Daily Logs, Shift Cross-over Reports and verbal reports as needed
Assist residents/patients to and from scheduled programs
Promote personal choices, independence and spiritual needs as needed
Perform laundry duties as assigned
Respond to resident/patient emergency calls in a timely manner
Ensure compliance with new resident/patient care protocols
Report all resident changes in condition immediately to the Wellness Nurse or Resident Wellness Director
Assure that established infection control practices are maintained
Report all accidents and incidents as soon as possible to supervisor, no matter how minor
Maintain the confidentiality of residents’/patients’ personal care information
Honor the residents’/patients’ personal and property rights
Be knowledgeable and prepared for emergency situations including disasters, fire and other emergencies
Perform daily housekeeping tasks as assigned using established procedures and standards
Assist in the dining room with serving meals and clearing of tables
Provide post-mortem care as instructed
Must be in company uniform and resident ready at all times
Performs other related essential duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents/patients, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
Able to make independent decisions
Must be able to communicate in a warm, friendly and caring manner
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
Education requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent
Certified Nursing Assistant
CPR certification / First Aid certification
Experience requirements
• Experience working with seniors preferred
Physical requirements
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:
Able to stand or walk 75% of the day
Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing and grasping
Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey messages, instructions and information to residents and team members
Occasionally lift / carry up to 50 pounds.
Occupational exposure / Personal protective equipment
Work in all areas of the community
Subject to reactions from dust, disinfectants and cleaning chemicals and may be exposed to infectious waste, diseases and other conditions
Required to use personal protective equipment and supplies to prevent burns, falls, and infection and follow safety policies and procedures
Personal protective equipment includes infection control kit, rubber gloves and non-slip shoes
Subject to infectious diseases, substances and odors
