Certified Nursing Assistant

Monday-Saturday. 7 Hour Shifts

Position Summary:

The CNA-Activity Leader is responsible for assisting participants with activities of daily living (ADL) managing the food service and conducting group and individual activities. Depending on the center, the Activity Leader may also provide transportation to/from the center. The Activity Leader reports to the Activities Director.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and conduct group and individual activities.
• Provide input and support to the Activities Director.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of snacks.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of lunch.
• Assist Activities Director with field trips (planning, accompanying, and driving)
• Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (toileting, ambulation, transfers, feeding, changing clothes, showers).
• Assist participants in boarding and exiting vans.
• Observe participants for change in condition and report to the Health Director.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Center’s neat, clean, and safe environment.
• Attend and meaningfully contribute to regular Center Staff meetings and activity staff meetings.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Depending on the center, provide transportation for participants to and from the Center in Easter Seals vehicles.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• CNA/CMT
• High School diploma, GED, or current enrollment in a program leading to a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of experiences working with aging adults and adults with functional impairments.
• Current CPR and first aid training.
• A current driver’s license is required to drive Easter Seals vehicles.
• Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and compassionately with elderly and disabled participants, their family and/or professional care provider(s), and the variety of individuals visiting the center for professional, volunteer, or treatment purposes.

Language Ability:

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with participants, families, and community referral sources.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must be able to follow instructions quickly and easily and seek out direction promptly.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision after instruction is provided.
• Must be aware of potential hazards or problems within the environment and seek out supervision promptly.
• Must be aware of the confidentiality of client information.

Easterseals policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, status as a special disabled veteran, or any other protected criteria as established by federal, state, or local laws. Employment decisions at Easterseals are based solely upon relevant criteria, including an individual’s capabilities, qualifications, training, experience and suitability.

Easterseals requires all employees to follow its COVID policies and requirements.