CNA/HHA day shift - Merrillville, IN

Designed and purpose built for seniors, our communities incorporate resort-style amenities and social activities to provide seniors a carefree, maintenance-free lifestyle, while providing best in class care. Our Brands deliver a variety of lifestyles: cottages, senior apartments, and independent-living, assisted living and memory care in different locations. Most important, our residents love living with us, and you will love working with us.

At Aviva Senior Living, we are committed to providing a supportive and engaging environment. Our dedicated staff is passionate about ensuring that each resident feels at home, offering personalized care and assistance as needed. Our beautifully designed units and welcoming atmosphere create a space where residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest.

Join us at Aviva Senior Living and be part of a community that prioritizes the well-being and happiness of our residents, fostering a sense of comfort, connection, and joy every day.

This position makes a difference to our residents' overall well-being and happiness and brings peace of mind to families that their loved ones are cared for and treated well

Shift Details

We are currently searching for a CNA or HHA to join the following shift: days. Please note, this may change throughout employment as needed with notice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely assist residents with ADL’s. Common ADLs include safe transferring, assistance with personal hygiene, memory care stimulation, and social interaction.
• Reporting any changes in residents' physical condition and/or behaviors.
• Complete documentation in resident records regarding vitals, leisure activities, incidents, and observations throughout, and no later than, the end of shift.
• Following the schedule of the resident's needs set out by the supervisor.
• Providing emotional and social support to residents.
• Adhering to all policies and procedures of the community.
• Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Regular and predictable attendance daily.

Qualifications, skills, and abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One year of related work experience preferred, CNA or HHA required
• Ability to safely assist residents with ADL’s.
• Skilled in caring for residents with memory impairments and secondary diagnosis.
• Ability to work with the elderly in a courteous and friendly manner, demonstrating patience and compassion.
• Ability to work in a calm and professional manner and present a clean and professional image to reassure the residents and families.
• Ability to communicate professionally and appropriately with families, residents, 3rd party providers, community leaders and co-workers.
• Ability to safely handle food in accordance with facility policies and procedures, as well as all state and federal regulations.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of state regulations.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.

Full-time employees can take advantage of

• Medical/Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off accrued up to 15 days per year.
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance available
• Company matching 401k
• Available pay advance (daily pay)

Aviva Senior Living has achieved designation as a Great Place to Work and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.