Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support our Memory Care Unit, providing compassionate, person-centered care to residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. In this role, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life, maintain a safe environment, and implement individualized care strategies for our residents.

Clinical Setting

You will work on a specialized Memory Care Unit dedicated to residents with dementia diagnoses. The program emphasizes therapeutic, person-centered approaches and non-pharmacological interventions tailored to each resident's individual needs, preferences, and life history.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support in delivering holistic, therapeutic memory care aligned with the facility's Memory Care Program Mission and Philosophy
• Become knowledgeable of each resident's background, life history, disease progression, medical and behavioral care needs, and personal preferences
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal care needs
• Utilize communication devices and assistive technology to facilitate resident communication, including language services and communication boards
• Support the implementation of individualized, non-pharmacological symptom management interventions
• Participate in therapeutic memory care activities designed to enhance quality of life and meet program goals
• Maintain a clean, safe, and non-hazardous unit environment for residents and staff
• Encourage and facilitate family involvement through visitation and volunteer opportunities
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely
• Provide emotional and caring support to residents, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Adapt flexibly to changing resident needs and preferences
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and Training Requirements

• Commit to obtaining at least 12 hours of continuing education annually, including the required 16 hours of orientation training
• Complete ongoing dementia care-specific training for direct care staff
• Participate in education on communication devices and assistive mechanisms as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current CNA certification
• Knowledge of and commitment to person-centered memory care principles
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to maintain facility policies, procedures, and state and federal regulations