Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Company: Alden Des Plaines Rehabilitation and Health Care C
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: August 1, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB 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 Des Plaines Rehabilitation and Health Care C, Des Plaines , Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Healthcare , Des Plaines, Illinois
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