Certified Nursing Assistant - Development Trainer

Spurwink Services • Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Spurwink is looking for a Direct Support Professional - Development Trainer to join our team in Lewiston! The CNA/DT provides supervision, mentoring, and coaching for the DSP's and CNA's on their shifts. This position provides oversight to ensure that active treatment and self-care activities and other household tasks occur as prescribed by the PCP. A successful candidate must be a CNA. The DT-CNA Coordinator's primary focus is the CNA schedule. The DT-CNA Coordinator would work with DTC-HR to cover time off requests or leaves of absence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must complete CDS curriculum within the first six months of employment.
• It is required that they will participate in designated in-service training programs and ongoing training is required.
• Basic computer / word processing skills are required.
• Must be a CNA with 30 credit hours toward an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 40 hours in-service training; or CNA and a 1-year certificate and 40 hours in-service training; or CNA and Associates Degree in a related field; or CNA and 4 years full-time related experience with 160 hours in-service training, at least 40 of which were in the last year and High School Diploma.
• All applicants must maintain a current driver's license and a clean driving record as outlined in Spurwink's Driving policy.
• Must be able to go up and downstairs, bend, lift, push, and pull.
• Provide physical restraints if needed, be able to use mechanical lifts, and wheelchair tie-downs in vans if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with developmentally disabled adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, mentoring, and coaching for the DSP's and CNA's on their shifts.
• Provides oversight to ensure that active treatment and self-care activities and other household tasks occur as prescribed by the PCP.
• CNA schedule coordination
• Work with DTC-HR to cover time off requests or leaves of absence.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision /Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees