Certfied Nursing Assistant - CNA/HHA

Job Title: Resident Services Associate (RSA) Location: Plainsboro, NJ Employment Type: Full Time Salary Range: $21.50 Department: Currents   Summary:  The Resident Services Associate provides service and care to each resident based on the individual resident’s service plan. Essential Functions: * Provide outstanding customer experience for residents and their loved ones as well as other visitors to the community. * Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility. * Maintain an awareness of each resident’s general state of physical and mental health and report any changes at once to the Nursing Staff and/or Executive Director. * Respond to resident emergencies; provide first-aid and arrange for appropriate medical follow-up. * Assist residents in keeping apartments/units clean, neat and orderly. * Answer calls for assistance and attend to resident needs promptly. * Medication prompting as assigned. * Assist residents with clothing and laundry needs. * Assist with meal selection, service and feeding as assigned. * Assist with activity program as assigned. * Maintain records according to policy. * Maintain files as needed. * Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state specific regulations. * Carry out other duties as assigned. Compliance & Safety * Follows emergency procedures. * Understands the safety practices and procedures. Communication * Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff. * Advise supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately. Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification * Current (State Specific) -  Nurse’s Aide Registration * Experience and passion in working with seniors * Able to perform tasks which may be physically demanding such as pushing, bending and lifting up to 50lbs. * Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers and other staff members. * In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.