Asleep Overnight C.N.A- Department 377

Bridgewell • Dracut, MA

3d

About The Position

The Asleep Overnight CNA 3 provides support and assistance to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities in Level 3 residential programs during overnight hours. The role supports individuals who may need daily intervention, supervision, and activities-of-daily-living skills training in a home and community environment. Individuals may require moderate to considerable physical assistance or accommodations. Staff receive specialized training to provide enhanced supervision or interventions for people with multiple disabilities, including behavioral supports or enhanced medical care.

The position is scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m., for 40 hours per week. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and morning routines, attending to overnight needs, supporting individuals’ comfort and dignity, maintaining safety, administering medications, completing program documentation and household duties, and meeting applicable regulatory, training, and certification requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduate with at least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities.
• Successful completion of a Massachusetts-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course or other education meeting state certification requirements.
• Current Massachusetts Nursing Assistant Certification and maintenance of active certified status. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for a CNA based on experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for producing clear, articulate required documentation.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.
• Computer literacy, including proficient use of Microsoft products and the agency's web-based applications.
• Must meet agency driving-record requirements regularly.
• Must have a normal range of eyesight, with or without corrective lenses, and hearing, with or without corrective equipment.
• Must be able to climb stairs frequently and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must receive acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living during morning routines, including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, and communication, according to their care requirements.
• Provide overnight care to individuals who wake or need assistance, including checking vital signs and weight and applying creams or ointments.
• Maintain each individual's comfort, privacy, and dignity when delivering services.
• Maintain the safety of individuals during the shift and implement emergency policies as needed.
• Provide services in accordance with DDS, DMH, MassHealth, HUD, DPH, CARF, other applicable regulatory standards, and Bridgewell policies and procedures.
• Maintain daily and monthly progress notes, shift checklists, and other program documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Administer medications according to MAP regulations.
• Maintain core certifications and training, including CPR/FA, OSHA, PABC, and MAP.
• Complete additional mandated training and certifications as required by the program.
• Complete assigned household cleaning duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including the employee's birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Training and development opportunities across the agency's programs.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED