Assisted Living CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant/CMA Certified Medication Aide

19.80 per hour based on experience + shift differential | Posted 03-Oct-2024 (EST) | 200 Bristol Glen Dr, Newton, NJ 07860, USA | Hourly | Full Time, Part Time, PRN CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant/CMA: Certified Medication Aide Days and Evenings for Assisted Living United Methodist Communities has been certified A Great Place to Work for the 7th year in a row, 87% of our team members say they feel they make a difference in the work that they do at UMC! United Methodist Communities is currently seeking a CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant for Bristol Glen Senior Care Community located in Newton, NJ. Bristol Glen, Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), is a thoughtfully designed to provide person directed care in a home-like environment to ensure exceptional care and quality of life for our residents. The CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant performs various non-professional nursing care activities and related services necessary to care for the personal needs and comfort of the residents. Requirements for a CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant:

High School Diploma or GED

6 months experience in a long term care setting preferred

Current and valid CNA certification in New Jersey

Responsibilities for a UMC CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant:

Perform personal care activities for residents

Completes daily skin checks and reports changes to nurse immediately

Participates in the dining experience, i.e., serving, clearing, cutting & feeding- based on residents' strengths

Shares resident preferences with other staff using appropriate communication methods

Maintains continuity of care daily by timely documenting and communicating care tasks completed with each individual resident assigned in the point of care kiosk

Attends and actively participates with Interdisciplinary Team Care Plan meeting to identify residents' strength based approaches and skills for assigned residents

Assist residents with the use of adaptive equipment, including but not limited to: walkers, wheelchairs, eyeglasses, dentures and hearing aids

Understands, uses and follow restorative nursing principles and practices to assist resident in maintaining their optimal level of function and maximize their strengths

Reads and understands the individualized summary plan for residents, and provides support to the residents according to their summary and care plan

Observes and identifies residents' changing needs and condition at first indication, and reports immediately to nursing as appropriate

Takes and records vital signs & weights as instructed by nurse. Makes rounds several times each shift to identify residents needing assistance

Perform treatment task under the supervision of the licensed nurse and therapist

Seeks opportunity to learn for personal growth: completes in-services training programs, attends nursing staff meetings and mandatory assigned training

About UMC:

Our Mission is: Compassionately serving in community so that all are free to choose abundant life

Certified A Great Place to Work for the last 7 years, we continue to grow and innovate to meet the needs of our residents while building upon our rich history of over 115-years of dedication to the communities we serve. Over 80% of our team members say they feel good about the ways UMC contributes to the community!

According to the 2024 Great Place to Work Survey, 87% of our team members:

Feel they make a difference and their work has special meaning

Indicate they are able to take time off work when necessary

Feel their workplace is physically SAFE!

We offer 4 Full-Service Communities, 5 Affordable Housing Communities and HomeWorks throughout the State of NJ, offering a variety of options from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care, Short Term Rehab, home care and more!

Our company culture at UMC is built on our values of Compassion, Respect, Stewardship and Service.

Benefits offered by UMC for our Associates/Team Members:

Employer-subsidized Medical and Dental Coverage (eligible at 30-hours per week)

403(b) Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance, Professional Development and E-Learning

Employee Discount Program

Homeowner/Renter/Automobile Insurance (NJ Manufacturers)

Generous Paid Time Off Program

Group Life Insurance (No Cost to YOU!)

9 Paid Holidays/Premium Pay when working holidays

Free uniform items & additional uniform allowances

Additional great benefits like Vision coverage, Health Savings Account, Voluntary Life Insurance & so much more!

UMC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.