Active Day

CNA/Activities Coordinator (Dual Role)

Job Locations US-IN-Merrillville
Category
Nursing
Position Type
Full-Time

Overview

Active Day has an available opportunity for a Certified Nursing Assistant / CNA to join our team!

 

Full-Time/Part-Time/Per-Diem

 

Our CNAs are crucial to our success and our Center's overall member experience! Our CNAs can do it all as they provide supportive and functional care to our members. Our CNAs assist members with activities, personal and medical care, meals, and on- and off-site social activities. Yes, our CNAs are most definitely ACTIVE and you will want to join this team NOW!

 

Our Activities Managers put the ACTIVE in Active Day! Are you looking for a position that makes an impact on the lives of others while being CREATIVE and having fun? Well, this position is for you! Active Day is looking for enthusiastic leaders who are outstanding at developing activities based on the needs and interests of our members while ensuring socialization, engagement, well-being, and FUN. Our Activities Managers are the heart of our program, facilitating and overseeing individual and group therapeutic recreational programs.

 

 

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits programs, including:

  • Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
  • Medical/Vision
  • Dental
  • 401(k)
  • And the pleasure of working in a FUN environment with GREAT people!

 

Responsibilities

Our Certified Nursing Assistants / CNAs have many responsibilities, including but not limited to:  

  • Assisting members with activities of daily living and personal care 
  • Assisting with the planning and facilitation of creative and diverse therapeutic recreational programs and encourage member participation.
  • Serving meals and assisting with feeding
  • Developing, planning, organizing, and implementing diverse and creative therapeutic recreational programs for members; drafting and publishing related calendars and communications.
  • Providing direct care to members to include ADL’s and IADL’s.
  • Overseeing team members and volunteers.
  • Actively participating in safety and quality initiatives, care planning conferences, and ongoing assessments.
  • Staying current on related industry knowledge and thinking outside the box! 
  • Bringing FUN, LAUGHTER, and JOY to the lives of our members!
  • Ensuring our members know they are in a loving, caring, and understanding environment – and bring a smile to our members’ faces! 

Qualifications

Our Certified Nursing Assistants / CNAs will have the following qualifications: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current CNA certification.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Minimum of one-year full-time equivalent experience preferred.
  • Prior experience working with seniors and/or adults with special needs preferred.
  • This is a very physical job - we are ACTIVE Day after all!  As a result, you will need to be able to:
    • Push, pull, lift, transfer, pivot at least 50 pounds. 
    • Sit, Stand and/or Walk up to 8 hours a day

 

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