Certified Nursing Assistant - Part time

Job Title: CNA/RSA- Part time (Evening shifts - Weekend availability needed)
Location: Darien, CT 
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary Range: Competitive
Department: Nursing 

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 Certified Nursing Assistant/RSA to become part of our family. We invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us!

Reports To:  Resident Services Director (SALSA)

Summary:  The Resident Services Associate/CNA provides service and care to each resident based on the individual resident’s service plan. 

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:  

• Innovative Culture: We are a group of smart, forward-thinking and compassionate pros dedicated to enhancing the lives of our residents through service excellence, creative and meaningful programs and continuous innovation.
• HEART: We recognize Humor, Empathy, Autonomy, Respect and Trust as core values that guide our work.
• Growth Opportunities: We promote and foster caree