Abrams Assisted Living is one of the latest projects of a 66-acre redevelopment of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in the Upper Northwest DC.
We are designed to care for the District of Columbia's most vulnerable residents; seniors with extremely low income, who need housing, and assistance with their daily activities.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of seniors, join our team! Apply today!
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We are currently looking for a caring and dedicated CNA to join our wonderful team of Health Services Assistants.
Full-time
Night shift
Salary rate varies according to experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities include:
- Receive and give shift report twice daily at the beginning and end of shift.
- Assist residents with all activities of daily living (ADLs) per schedule.
- Assists residents with ambulation, in and out of bed or chairs per care plans.
- Provides Health Services Director and Care Manager with pertinent information for resident assessment and care plan completion.
- The first line of response to emergency call alarm.
- Attends care conferences to review resident care plans as needed.
- Maintains an awareness of supply and equipment needs and reports needs to the Care Manager and Health Services Director.
- Records all relevant data in electronic medical records per facility policy.
- Report unusual or significant changes in resident appearance or behaviors to the Health Services Director and Care Manager.
- Assists residents with catheter care as indicated.
- Assist residents during admission, transfer, and/or discharge processes.
- Provides end of life care as indicated.
- Perform special treatments that fall within the scope of education and training as directed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and follows infection control procedures.
- Assists with meal services, including setting up tables, serving meals, and cleaning up the dining room.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe environment by providing housekeeping services as needed.
- Completes scheduled and unscheduled laundry services for each resident.
- Assists with individual and group social/recreational activities; encourages resident participation in activities.
- Documents both scheduled and unscheduled care that is provided, in addition to incidents, behaviors, and out-of-the-ordinary events, including a resident refusal of services in the electronic medical record.
- Monitors vital signs as required and documents in the electronic medical record.
Minimun requirements for this position are:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Licensed Nursing Assistant in the District of Columbia or equivalent
- Current Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification (will be offered as part of employee orientation)
Pay: $20.50 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA license in DC or equivalent? (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20012 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20012: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
