Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Alden Town Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Ce
Location: Cicero
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
CNA $5,000 Sign-On BonusJOB SUMMARYThe CNA supports and assists
in providing a holistic, therapeutic, person-centered Memory Care
Program on the Memory Care Unit. The CNA will achieve and maintain
the highest quality of life for each resident with a diagnosis of a
disease that causes dementia residing in or under the care of the
facility.SUPPORT DUTIESCommit to continued growth as a
knowledgeable and experienced healthcare provider in the area of
Alzheimer's dementia and other diseases that cause dementia.Commit
to obtaining at least 12 hours of continual education annually for
self, including the required 16 hours of orientation training and
any other ongoing dementia care specific trainings for direct care
staff.Become knowledgeable of each individual resident's
background, life history, disease, medical and behavioral care
needs, and preferences in detail.Utilize any communication devices
for residents, such as language services, communication boards,
assistive devices, etc. Accept education for utilizing these
mechanisms to provide ample communication.Assist in providing a
therapeutic, person-centered memory care activity program that
constantly strives to enhance the quality of life of each resident,
meets the Memory Care Program Mission and Philosophy, and upholds
the Memory Care policies and procedures and all state and federal
standards; commit in providing non-scheduled activities through the
use of my talents and training.Encourage family involvement through
volunteering and visitation.Provide a clean, safe, non-hazardous
unit for the residents and staff.Assist in providing an
individualized symptom management tracking system as needed per
resident, including development and maintenance of individualized,
non-pharmacological interventions implemented.Complete all required
documentation.Maintain all program policies and procedures and
state and federal regulations.Provide feedback to the Memory Care
Director for monitoring achievement of the facility and Memory Care
Program goals through a team approach.Be flexible to meet the
change in residents' needs. We need to adapt to their needs rather
than expecting them to adapt to our needs.Provide emotional, caring
support to residents, families, and the inter-disciplinary
team.Perform other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Alden Town Manor Rehabilitation and Health Care Ce, Cicero , Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Cicero, Illinois
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