CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant Full Time NEW

Abrams Assisted Living is one of the latest projects of a 66-acre redevelopment of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in the Upper Northwest DC.
We are designed to care for the District of Columbia’s most vulnerable residents; seniors with extremely low income, who need housing, and assistance with their daily activities.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of seniors, join our team! Apply today!

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We are currently looking for a caring and dedicated CNA to join our wonderful team of Health Services Assistants.

Full-time
Night shift

Salary rate varies according to experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

• Receive and give shift report twice daily at the beginning and end of shift.
• Assist residents with all activities of daily living (ADLs) per schedule.
• Assists residents with ambulation, in and out of bed or chairs per care plans.
• Provides Health Services Director and Care Manager with pertinent information for resident assessment and care plan completion.
• The first line of response to emergency call alarm.
• Attends care conferences to review resident care plans as needed.
• Maintains an awareness of supply and equipment needs and reports needs to the Care Manager and Health Services Director.
• Records all relevant data in electronic medical records per facility policy.
• Report unusual or significant changes in resident appearance or behaviors to the Health Services Director and Care Manager.
• Assists residents with catheter care as indicated.
• Assist residents during admission, transfer, and/or discharge processes.
• Provides end of life care as indicated.
• Perform special treatments that fall within the scope of education and training as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
• Assists with meal services, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed.
• Completes scheduled and unscheduled laundry services for each resident.
• Assists with individual and group social/recreational activities; encourages resident participation in activities.
• Documents both scheduled and unscheduled care that is provided, in addition to incidents, behaviors, and out-of-the-ordinary events, including a resident refusal of services in the electronic medical record.
• Monitors vital signs as required and documents in the electronic medical record.

Minimun requirements for this position are:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant in the District of Columbia or equivalent
• Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (will be offered as part of employee orientation)

Pay: $20.50 – $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CNA license in DC or equivalent? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20012 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20012: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person