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Job description
Part-time Regular
nProfessionals
nWaterford, CT
nSalary Range: $21.20 To $21.20 Hourly
nThe Arc Eastern Connecticut has been providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 60 years. We actively champion for full community inclusion and are a licensed and contracted service provider of the Connecticut Department of Development Services. We provide residential, daytime, employment, and social supports to people with IDD and their families. Come join our team!
nSchedule:
nSaturday - Sunday: 7 :00 am - 3 :00 pm
nWork Location:
nWaterford, CT
nDescription:
nThe Certified Nursing Assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks. She/He will ensure compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements. Will present staff in-services relating to medications and nursing issues. They will ensure compliance with all state and regulatory reporting requirements.
nEssential Functions:
nEnsures confidentiality as required by Law, The Arc ECT, and DDS policies and procedures which includes keeping records, conversations, correspondence (regarding program participants and staff) confidential.
nExpectations:
nnnProviding nursing care in post-acute care facilities
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nnChecking vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse and providing regular reports to the broader nursing team
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nnObserving the conditions of residents on an ongoing basis, alerting supervising staff to any concerns or emergencies
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nnHelping residents perform activities of daily living (ADLs), such as toileting, grooming, personal hygiene, and feeding. This may include providing and clearing bedpans and urinals, providing baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves, and assisting participants with showers.
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nnAssists with meals and feeds participants. Ambulates, turns, and positions participants. Provides fresh water and nourishment between meals.
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nnChanging linens, sanitizing surfaces, and performing other tasks to provide a clean and sanitary environment for residents.
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nnServing as an important go-between for residents and healthcare staff
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nnStaying engaged with residents and offering daily companionship and comfort.
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nnCommunicating with family members and other visitors and helping to address their concerns.
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nnMoving residents safely and comfortably to and from exam tables, beds, and wheelchairs, repositioning them as needed
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nnAdministers enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths, and applies restraints.
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nnInstills confidence in residents by maintaining a neat appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner.
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nnReports observations of participants to the nurse caring for the resident to ensure professional assessment.
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n nRequired Responsibilities:
nnnShows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
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nnMaintains a safe environment for participants and co-workers, transports participants and equipment as appropriate.
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n nMinimum Qualifications:
nnnPrior experience working with people who have developmental and physical disabilities preferred.
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nnMust have the ability to mentor and assist people in all areas of life skills including recreation, independence, communication, and health.
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nnValid driver’s license required.
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nnHigh School Diploma or GED Required
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nnApplicants must possess basic computer aptitude and be able to speak/write in English.
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nnExperienced with Department of Developmental Services regulations, forms, and protocols.
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nnProficiency with Microsoft Office suit
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nnCurrent State of CT CNA License
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nnKnowledge of medical terms and basic nursing care procedures
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nnStrong observational skills and a high level of attention to details
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nnWill be required to participate in lifts, transfers, and behavioral or physical intervention during emergency situations.
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nnMay be exposed to the risk of injury or exposure to occupational health hazards.
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nnThe CNA must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
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nnProlonged periods of standing and walking.
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n nBenefits:
nnnDental insurance
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nnEmployee assistance program
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nnHealth insurance
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nnLife insurance
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nnPaid time off
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nnReferral program
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n nIf you:
nnnAppreciate paid training while you get state certified.
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nnCan use medical, dental and life insurance.
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nnWould enjoy getting 11 recognized holidays off and paid each year.
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nnEarn paid vacation and paid sick leave; and
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nnWe can start you working and earning towards your employment goal.
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n nOpportunities for advancement are offered.
nHelping others is a reward that will stay with you the rest of your life.
nThe Arc Eastern Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer
nSaturday & Sunday
n7:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.
n16 Hours
Worksite address
waterford, CT, 06386, US
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