Aurora House Job Description
Position: Overnight CNA
Responsible to: Care Coordinator
Special Conditions: Possible need to assist at time of death of resident
Job Description:
An Aurora House Overnight Aide provides full hands on care as needed for residents receiving end of life care at Aurora House Comfort Care Home. This person possesses compassion, is patient-focused, and is a dependable professional. The Overnight Aide works under the supervision of the Aurora House Care Coordinator.
Duties:
- Follow set care plan for resident
- Prepare and serve meals/snacks as requested by resident
- Assist with bathing, personal care, and dressing
- Monitor changes in client’s mental and physical conditions and report to Care Manager in a timely fashion
- Assist residents with medications
- Monitor and record intake/output
- Review and make appropriate entries in resident log as needed.
- Provide shift report to Care Manager before end of shift.
- Alert Care Manager to need for refills/replenishment of supplies.
- Ensure safe environment in and around Home by minimizing hazards such as icy conditions, wet floors, poor lighting.
- Maintain and protect client confidentiality
- Engage in attitudes and actions compatible with the Aurora House mission and philosophy.
- Perform Light housekeeping
- Additional functions permissible under special circumstances
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must hold a valid NYS Department of Health CNA Certification OR possess at least three years experience as a Primary Caregiver offering hands on care.
- Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English sufficiently to understand and interpret the resident Plan of Care, document care provided, and to call Care Manager to report any change and/or issues pertaining to residents
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
- Must have phone/cell phone availability
- Internet resources (e-mail, Google Drive)
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs from waist to chest level regularly.
- Must be able to descend and climb stairs on a daily basis.
- Must be able to squat, bend, or reach to retrieve supplies from lower shelves/cupboards located 4 inches above floor level and above head several times daily.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person