CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (PER DIEM) Masonicare at Bishop Wicke Shelton, CT Per Diem Summary of Position: Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, performs basic nursing care procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment’s, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulation, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming. 2. Observes and communicates pertinent information about the adult/older adult resident/patient’s condition to the appropriate facility staff. 3. Takes and records pulse, respirations, blood pressures and weight as needed. 4. Documents care and observations on work sheets and EMR accurately and in a timely manner. 5. Maintains cooperative relationships to enhance the efficient operation of the care team by providing support and assistance to co-workers. 6. Adheres to infection control practices. 7. Supports the psychosocial needs of the residents as per the plan of care and profile. 8. Participates in educational and inservice meeting to update knowledge of techniques, guidelines and regulations. Must attend all mandatory programs. Meets basic requirement for 12 hours of continuing education per year. 9. Uses equipment in an appropriate and safe manner. Adheres to standards of the Diligent Minimal Lift Program. 10. Follows facility policies and procedures. 11. P erforms other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High School diploma or GED preferred Experience: 6 months – 1 year experience as a CNA preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: State of Connecticut CNA Certification; or within 120 days of CNA Certification course completion. Key Competencies: Ability to interact professionally with coworkers. Prioritize tasks. Function as a team member. Ability to speak, read English in order to communicate with patients, residents and clinical staff. Provides care and services that demonstrate behaviors and the principles of person-centered care including affording people dignity, respect and compassion, offering coordinated care, support and treatment and care that is personalized. This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the essential responsibilities and duties of the job, but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time. #Shelton Per Diem
RN ALSA Director - Assisted Living (DAY SHIFT) Masonicare at Wesley Heights - Shelton, CT Day Shift / 40 hrs/wk Salaried/Exempt / On-Call Rotation Summary of Position The ALSA Director is designated as the Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (SALSA) for the CT AL licensure and is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of nursing and personal care services provided by ALSA staff to residents of the assisted living facility. Works closely with staff of the managed residential community and other Masonicare affiliates to ensure delivery of core services and coordination of care through the entire Masonicare continuum and other external services as needed. Is responsible for providing health related services designed to anticipate and enhance the safety needs and well-being of Independent residents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Coordinating and managing all nursing and assisted living aide services rendered to the clients by direct service staff under his/her supervision. 2. Supervise assigned nursing personnel and assisted living aides in delivery of nursing services and assistance with provision of activities of daily living. Ensure the evaluation of the clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel and assisted living aides. 3. Ensure thorough communication among ALSA Department staff through stand-up shift meeting, communication logs, documentation and other means. 4. Participating in the development of all agency objectives, standards of care, policies and procedures concerning nursing services and the provision of assistance with activities of daily living. 5. Participating in interviewing of potential staff, selection, orientation and inservice education. 6. Participate, document and track orientation, education, annual physicals and PPD and certification of all ALSA aides and staff. 7. Participate in program planning, financial planning and budget process, and evaluation of clinical services. 8. Ensure that nursing services are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week. 9. Provide direct nursing services to clients as needed. 10. Provide medication administration services to residents and supervise licensed nursing personnel in medication administration. 11. Develop resident education, wellness counseling, health promotion and disease prevention program for residents. 12. Provide documentation for complaint log for any issues with regard to ALSA services. 13. Conduct initial resident health, psycho-social and functional assessments. Collaborate with clinical staff, MRC personnel and families to develop a care plan for resident and recommend level of care required by resident. 14. Assist the licensed staff with the review of care plan with each significant change in condition or at least every 120 days and continually monitor care plans for appropriate leveling. Assist licensed staff with the verification of written or verbal orders from the physician or health care practitioner as needed or at least every 120 days. 15. Provide weekly report to the Resident Service Coordinator regarding statistical data including the number of clients served and services provided and include any issues associated with provision of core service or concerns with the MRC or ALSA. 16. Provide quarterly and annual reports to Quality Assurance Committee and coordinate chart audits with QA committee members which will be reviewed by the governing body. 17. Assist the licensed staff with the coordination of services with resident, family and other appropriate individuals. 18. Refer clients to appropriate professionals or agencies whenever the resident's condition dictates. 19. Assist residents in securing alternate living arrangements if they no longer require or are no longer clinically qualified for assisted living services. 20. Attends meetings, serves on committees and performs other special projects or tasks as assigned. Identifies residents who have chronic or acute illness that require immediate or on-going care. Responds to resident when a resident activates the call for aid system. Conducts daily office hours for nurse consultation, which may include blood pressure/vital sign checks, and weight checks, structured to maintain resident’s independence in their apartment, and continued evaluation of residents needs for higher levels of care. Maintains baseline and updated documentation of residents physical, emotional and functional status. Clearly and actively communicates with other health care professionals regarding changes in resident’s conditions. Assists in the coordination of resident assessment, moves to higher levels of care, and collaborates with the Resident Care Counselor, Masonicare at Home and Masonicare Home, Health & Hospice to implement effective homecare or transfer. Plans and coordinates monthly health and wellness presentations for residents in cooperation with Resident Care Assistant. Coordinates onsite clinics held by ancillary health professionals. Qualifications Education: A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with two years full time experience (one year in home health care or community health required) OR A diploma or Associate's Degree in nursing with four years of full time experience over the past 10 years (one year of home health care or community health required) Licensure: Registered Nurse with valid Connecticut license #Shelton Day Shift / 40 hrs/wk / On call rotation
RN Director Assisted Living Masonicare at Greenridge Place - Rocky Hill, CT Full Time Salaried/Exempt / On-Call Rotation Summary of Position The ALSA Director is designated as the Supervisor of Assisted Living Services Agency (SALSA) for the CT AL licensure and is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of nursing and personal care services provided by ALSA staff to residents of the assisted living facility. Works closely with staff of the managed residential community and other Masonicare affiliates to ensure delivery of core services and coordination of care through the entire Masonicare continuum and other external services as needed. Is responsible for providing health related services designed to anticipate and enhance the safety needs and well-being of Independent residents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Coordinating and managing all nursing and assisted living aide services rendered to the clients by direct service staff under his/her supervision. 2. Supervise assigned nursing personnel and assisted living aides in delivery of nursing services and assistance with provision of activities of daily living. Ensure the evaluation of the clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel and assisted living aides. 3. Ensure thorough communication among ALSA Department staff through stand-up shift meeting, communication logs, documentation and other means. 4. Participating in the development of all agency objectives, standards of care, policies and procedures concerning nursing services and the provision of assistance with activities of daily living. 5. Participating in interviewing of potential staff, selection, orientation and inservice education. 6. Participate, document and track orientation, education, annual physicals and PPD and certification of all ALSA aides and staff. 7. Participate in program planning, financial planning and budget process, and evaluation of clinical services. 8. Ensure that nursing services are available 24 hours per day, seven days a week. 9. Provide direct nursing services to clients as needed. 10. Provide medication administration services to residents and supervise licensed nursing personnel in medication administration. 11. Develop resident education, wellness counseling, health promotion and disease prevention program for residents. 12. Provide documentation for complaint log for any issues with regard to ALSA services. 13. Conduct initial resident health, psycho-social and functional assessments. Collaborate with clinical staff, MRC personnel and families to develop a care plan for resident and recommend level of care required by resident. 14. Assist the licensed staff with the review of care plan with each significant change in condition or at least every 120 days and continually monitor care plans for appropriate leveling. Assist licensed staff with the verification of written or verbal orders from the physician or health care practitioner as needed or at least every 120 days. 15. Provide weekly report to the Resident Service Coordinator regarding statistical data including the number of clients served and services provided and include any issues associated with provision of core service or concerns with the MRC or ALSA. 16. Provide quarterly and annual reports to Quality Assurance Committee and coordinate chart audits with QA committee members which will be reviewed by the governing body. 17. Assist the licensed staff with the coordination of services with resident, family and other appropriate individuals. 18. Refer clients to appropriate professionals or agencies whenever the resident's condition dictates. 19. Assist residents in securing alternate living arrangements if they no longer require or are no longer clinically qualified for assisted living services. 20. Attends meetings, serves on committees and performs other special projects or tasks as assigned. Identifies residents who have chronic or acute illness that require immediate or on-going care. Responds to resident when a resident activates the call for aid system. Conducts daily office hours for nurse consultation, which may include blood pressure/vital sign checks, and weight checks, structured to maintain resident’s independence in their apartment, and continued evaluation of residents needs for higher levels of care. Maintains baseline and updated documentation of residents physical, emotional and functional status. Clearly and actively communicates with other health care professionals regarding changes in resident’s conditions. Assists in the coordination of resident assessment, moves to higher levels of care, and collaborates with the Resident Care Counselor, Masonicare at Home and Masonicare Home, Health & Hospice to implement effective homecare or transfer. Plans and coordinates monthly health and wellness presentations for residents in cooperation with Resident Care Assistant. Coordinates onsite clinics held by ancillary health professionals. Qualifications Education: A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing with two years full time experience (one year in home health care or community health required) OR A diploma or Associate's Degree in nursing with four years of full time experience over the past 10 years (one year of home health care or community health required) Licensure: Registered Nurse with valid Connecticut license Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
CNA Home Health Aide (PER DIEM) Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - Danielson, CT Per diem **MUST have reliable transportation and flexible daytime availability. This position will provide care in homes, apartments, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, etc. as assigned** Short (1 - 2 hr) and Long Cases (3hrs +) are available The CNA Home Health Caregiver assists with personal care activities: bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, hair/skin care and feeding. Other standard duties may include: Assisting with medication management by reminding client to take medication as needed Assisting the client with exercises, ambulation and transfer activities. Performing household services essential to a clean, safe and healthy environment, including meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping to ensure that the client is receiving sanitary and safe care at home. Providing basic emotional and psychological support to client and other members of the household Assiting and client to physician, clinic, or other appointments. Accompanying patient on walks and to social functions Oberserving any changes in the clients’ abilities and/or needs for safety issues and notifying the agency as appropriate Documentation of care/activities provided will be submitted as per agency policy. Requirements CNA Certification and license Valid driver's license in good standing. Proof of auto insurance Previous caregiving experience is strongly preferred Per diem
CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (Evening Shift) Masonicare Health Center - Wallingford, CT Evening Shift / 40hrs/wk / EOW “Masonicare is the leader in senior care in Connecticut and is committed to improving quality of life to those that we serve. We offer a diverse work experience that offers professional growth and opportunities and at the same time allows for the opportunity to work in a care setting that is focused around our patients, residents and clients. We are focused on hiring individuals whose beliefs and behaviors encompass what Masonicare’s mission and core values – Innovation, Accountability, Respect, Compassion and Excellence. Masonicare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value and hire all forms of diversity.” The Masonicare Health Center is a 260-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located in Wallingford, CT. The CNA performs basic nursing care procedures under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Follow treatment plan that was designed to meet the appropriate age, needs and abilities of each resident/patient including assisting with meals and nourishment's, transferring using proper body mechanics and appropriate assistive devices, ambulations, bathing, toileting and dressing and grooming. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Current Connecticut certification as a nurse's aide - C.N.A. and CPR certification. #joinourteam Evening Shift / 40hrs/wk / EOW
