PRN (As Needed) Experienced CNA
Avenly
Job Title: Experienced CNA
Location: Avenly Senior Living
5413 Northland Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
Job Summary:
As a CNA at Avenly Senior Living, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to our residents. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety, well-being, and overall quality of life. This position requires empathy, patience, and a strong commitment to enhancing the lives of the elderly residents in our community.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while preserving their dignity and promoting independence.
Medication Management: Only if you have the Certified Medication Aid Certificate, administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals and maintain accurate medication records. (If applicable)
Meal Assistance: Assist residents with meal preparation, serving, and feeding as needed, ensuring that dietary requirements are met.
Mobility and Transfer Assistance: Help residents with mobility challenges, including transfers, walking, and positioning, using appropriate assistive devices.
Social and Emotional Support: Engage with residents in meaningful conversations, companionship, and recreational activities to promote their mental and emotional well-being.
Safety and Emergency Response: Monitor residents for any signs of discomfort or distress and respond promptly to emergencies, following established protocols.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident care, including daily activities, vital signs, and any changes in condition.
Communication: Collaborate effectively with the caregiving team, healthcare professionals, and residents' families to provide the best care possible.
Housekeeping: Assist with light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED with ability to read and comprehend written instructions
- Satisfactory criminal background and reference check
- Skills in rendering care and service to seniors with or without dementia
- Negative communicable disease screen (including TB)
- Ability to maintain acceptable work attendance record /follow work schedule