Care Manager (CNA: Per-Diem)

Company Description

An exclusive senior living destination in Southbury, CT. The heart of Monarch Communities is wellness. The belief that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire our residents, staff, and guests to live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives is the catalyst behind Monarch's architecture. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents and staff by providing an environment specifically designed around wellness. Monarch creates a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body, and mind.

Job Description

Led by the community's Director of Health and Wellness, we are looking for compassionate and dedicated caregivers (Care Managers) to assist residents in all aspects of their daily life as indicated in the resident’s care plan, including personal care, food service, housekeeping, laundry, behavior management, socialization, and activities.

Schedules:

• Per Diem Shifts available in Assisted Living and/or Memory Care
• Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with self-administration of prescribed medication to resident and maintain related medical records, by way of queuing, prompting, and/or reminding; under the supervision of the RN and/or LPN.
• Provide resident care to residents that include bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, as outlined in their care plan
• Respects the needs of team members and residents by adhering to schedule and documenting attendance properly.
• Maintain the safety, comfort, dignity, and confidentiality of all residents
• Encourages and escorts (when needed) residents to meals and activities
• Ensures all assigned residents are clean, neatly dressed, groomed, safe, and fed during assigned shifts
• Document all services provided in EHR for your assigned residents during your shift
• Monitors and reports any change of condition in a resident immediately to your supervisor
• Appropriately utilizes and keeps electronic documentation “devices” safe and secure within the community; efficiently documents care/services provided during the shift.
• Participates in and attends all in-service trainings as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Provides basic housekeeping and/or laundry services when needed
• May be asked to obtain weights and vitals of residents and document same per RN request
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, RN, and/or ED

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.  At least 1 year resident care experience required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aid
• Knowledge and experience in working with the elderly population, preferred dementia experience

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (for Per Diem Employees):

• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.