Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Johns Creek, GA

Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Description

Valeo Senior was founded on a simple principle: Leave it better than you found it. It is our declaration to build better, live better, and do better, and is rooted in everything we do. We believe it’s essential that each tribe member embody this principle as our commitment to each other, our residents, and the communities we serve. As such, we’ve developed a proprietary resident experience framework, THRIVE, which focuses on the 6 dimensions of whole-person wellness in our programs and services (Thoughtful, Healthful, Recreational, Intellectual, Vital, and Environmental). Valeo Senior is committed to delivering the best resident experience in the industry and our communities are built around the idea that the only thing more important than adding years to your life, is adding life to your years.

Position Summary:

Meet residents’ needs by helping with activities of daily living and encouraging independence and activity.

Essential Job Functions:

• Approach all encounters with residents and associates in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Monitor residents’ well-being
• Report any changes in the condition of a resident to the supervisor immediately
• Assist residents with simple requests as needed or find an appropriate associate to assist
• Look for opportunities to exceed resident expectations and enhance resident satisfaction
• Supervise or assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, set up of meals, feeding, ambulation, transfers, and other activities of daily living
• Provide companionship and develop strong resident relations
• Respond to emergencies according to policies and procedures
• Help residents with assistive devices (walkers, wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.)
• Encourage self-care of residents
• Document care provided to residents consistent with documentation standards
• Review 24 Hour Reports and care checklists regularly
• Maintain resident confidentiality and privacy
• Practice standard precautions, infection control, and safe work practices
• Observes residents, provides or assists with documentation thru monitoring
• Support, lead and participate in resident-centered activity programs
• Resolve resident questions according to to set policies and procedures
• Greet and direct family members, potential residents, prospects, and other individuals to the appropriate staff contacts in the community
• Assist and participate in community special events and marketing events
• Assist residents in meeting their social needs through interaction with staff, family, and other residents including encouraging and reminding residents of programming
• Assist in the general upkeep of the community common areas
• Maintain upkeep of residents’ rooms (e.g., making the bed, taking out trash, washing dishes)
• Assist with resident laundry as assigned
• Support open and honest communication with and between all associates
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working
• Look for ways to reduce costs and create efficiencies on a daily basis
• Ensure regulatory compliance and report any issues or concerns immediately
• Support continuous improvement
• Comply with Valeo Senior standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient community operations
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned or required

Education/Experience/Training:Must meet State training requirementsHigh school education or GED equivalent preferred.Special Requirements/Certifications:CPR, First Aid certification & Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) are required.Prior experience in a skilled or assisted living community is preferred.