Certified Nursing Assistant/ PA

The C.N.A Program Assistant will provide personal care, medication administration, and monthly wellness vitals/weights with Registered Nurse oversight.   

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist clients in arriving and leaving program site. Including removal of coats, wellness screening, assisting with walkers and wheelchairs.
2. Assists Activity Coordinator with activities, special events and parties.
3. Reports unusual behavior or changes in behavior/health of clients (disposition, wandering, illness) to Manager or Nurse
4. Assists with toileting/bathroom hygiene of clients per client’s individual care plan.
5. Informs Manager of all schedule changes within an appropriate amount of time
6. Communicates in an appropriate manner with clients, caregivers, case managers, staff and volunteers.
7. Daily documentation of activates, behaviors, wellness, and toileting 
8. Participates/leads Health and Wellness Activities
9. Administers medication per the Medication Administration Record for each participant
10. Conducts monthly vitals and weight for each participant, and as needed
11. Maintains communication with the Nurse regarding clients well-being and safety concerns
12. Provides input into Initial, Annual, and Quarterly Care Plan reviews
13. Maintains the Wellness Room, and Medication Administration Area 
14. Other duties as assigned.

Have a high school diploma or GED 

Certified Nursing Assistant 

Demonstrate an aptitude in working with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, or other related dementias, and cognitive impairments.

Must be responsible and work well with others.

Experienced in working with the elderly, handicapped or dementia patients is preferred.

Ability to complete multiple duties and tasks correctly and on time without being prompted.

CPR and First Aid certified 

Special Conditions of Employment

TB risk assessment upon hire 

Valid driver’s license 

Undergo a background check