About the Role
Join to apply for the Care Manager (CNA/CHHA) 3-11 role at Viva Senior Living.
Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Supervise and care for residents on a daily basis according to work list and assignment
Provide assistance with activities of daily living according to resident’s individualized Care Plan, including bathing, showering, shampooing, making bed and linens, escorting, assistance with dressing, oral hygiene, shaving, and nail care as needed
Observe and record assistance with prescribed medications, as per assignment
Report refusals and/or reactions to care or medications to supervisor on duty
Direct residents and family members to appropriate staff for other needs or information
Assist with ordering room service for residents when needed
Report and record observations of change in resident condition to director/supervisor and transfer relevant information to the next shift through the 24‑hour shift report
Be patient and understanding when communicating with staff, residents, and visitors. Speak slowly and clearly
Provide assistance in dining room, as needed
Answer emergency calls promptly and courteously, and complete required paperwork afterward
Retrieve soiled linen and personal clothing from resident living areas and sort/pre‑soak linens as required before processing through washing machines, per resident’s Plan of Care
Maintain general upkeep and cleanliness of a resident’s apartment/room: empty waste baskets, wipe up spills, wash dishes, put away clothes, check refrigerator for spoiled food
Report any unsecured throw rugs, extension cords, or other fire/fall hazards to maintain the No Fall Zone
Observe condition of room/apartment and report anything in need of repair to maintenance/supervisor
Document clearly and objectively on residents
Participate in in‑service educational programs as required by the community and state
Record all care given and refusals
Maintain required safety/building checks
Obtain resident weights as needed
Maintain universal precautions; bloodborne pathogens and biohazard precautions
Promote positive public relations for the Community
Provide assistance with toileting, personal care, changing incontinence products
Assist with use of durable medical equipment (DME) (walkers, wheelchairs, canes)
Use good body mechanics to provide occasional assistance with transfers
Assist residents to perform passive range of motion (ROM) exercises as per Plan of Care
Assist resident with braces, splints, slings, hearing aids, artificial breasts, dentures, and TEDS stockings according to Plan of Care
Perform other duties as required
Requirements / Qualifications
Must possess, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
Must be able to work well with peers in a congenial work environment, maintain utmost compassion and dignity to residents, and adhere to the Resident Bill of Rights
Must adhere to Viva Senior Living’s attendance policies and follow employment terms as set forth in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to all facility policies and procedures
In exigent circumstances, employee may be subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, temporary staffing shortages)
Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to fulfill position requirements
Must meet general health requirements set by the facility, including a medical and physical examination
Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations