Certified Nursing Assistant

Luther Ridge at Middletown | Ascentria Care AllianceAbout Luther RidgeLuther Ridge is part of Ascentria Care Alliance, one of New England’s largest and oldest nonprofit social services organizations. Ascentria Care Alliance employees and volunteers take pride in the impact they have on the people they serve. It’s more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to care for and share in the lives of people who greatly need and appreciate their presence.Ascentria Care Alliance focuses on every child, elder, person with a disability, refugee, endangered teen, or teenage mom in order to build stronger communities, one person at a time.Our CNAs are an integral part of our care team at Luther Ridge. CNAs have the opportunity to get to know our residents on a deeper level while providing long-term assistance with activities of daily living in our Assisted Living community in beautiful Middletown, Connecticut.Position SummaryThe Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct care and assistance to residents and helps ensure that each resident’s needs are met in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Luther Ridge policies and procedures.Available Shift: 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with a rotating schedule.Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday.Essential ResponsibilitiesProvide direct resident care utilizing established standards and procedures.Assist residents with medication checks and reminders and report medication-related issues to the nurse.Report unusual resident signs, symptoms, or changes in condition to the nurse in charge.Complete and document assigned temperatures and weights for residents.Accurately document resident care on the resident flow sheet each shift.Conduct safety rounds at the beginning and end of each shift.Serve meal trays and monitor dining areas during mealtimes.Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing and dressing.Promote and respect residents’ rights, dignity, independence, and quality of life.Maintain the confidentiality of resident information.Complete additional assignments as needed to help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment.Attend required meetings, in-service programs, and annual mandatory education.Fulfill continuing education and in-service requirements necessary to maintain certification as a Nursing Assistant.QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Current State of Connecticut Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.Prior experience working with older adults/geriatrics preferred.Ability to safely assist residents with bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living.Ability to provide compassionate, respectful, and resident-centered care.Equal Opportunity EmployerAscentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally protected category.