**5 STAR STAFFING LEVELS**
We are currently seeking a Lead Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team. The successful candidates will be bright, energetic, fun, creative and fearless team members. They will possess an engaging personality who enjoys interacting with a variety of individuals. Naturally, this candidate will possess the appropriate CNA skills and experience to support the Nursing Department and promote a positive culture.
Fairview is a non-profit Life Plan Community situated in southeastern CT along the scenic Thames River. Our unique campus location is the backdrop for a fun senior living environment whose mission is to inspire individuals to live their best lives by embracing our culture of independence, community, and compassion. Our residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in one of our beautiful Thames Edge homes or Fellowship Manor apartments. Our health care center provides rehab and nursing care for both our campus community as well as the greater southeastern geographic.
Fairview was founded in 1892 by The Odd Fellows fraternal order. The core tenants of friendship, love and truth remain our guiding principles. We are currently working on Master Planning for a large scale, multi-million-dollar expansion project that will significantly enhance our organizational footprint and service lines. Now is an exciting time to join this well-respected organization and partner with us as we seek to accomplish something extraordinary for those we serve.
Job specifics can be discussed during the next step in the process.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Care for residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- Perform all duties in accordance with facility and Federal and State standards.
- Assist RN's and LPNs
- Perform ADLs, such as bathing, dressing, serving meals, feeding, ambulating, turning, and positioning.
- Maintain clean living conditions for residents.
- Make sure all reports and records are completed in a timely manner.
- Perform walking rounds on unit to ensure quality of care
- Coordinate CNA assignments on unit
- Act a preceptor for new staff
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have an active Certification as an CNA in the state of CT and be in good standing
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
- Pass a national background check and be authorized to work in the U.S.
BENEFITS
- Weekly paycheck
- Medical benefits for FT employees
- Holiday, and overtime pay
- Earned PTO time
- Bonuses / Incentives
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
- Nursing home
License/Certification:
- CNA license in the State of Connecticut (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
