Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) - Department 378
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role assists with activities of daily living and personal care, supports medical, clinical, and financial needs, administers medications under MAP regulations, and helps individuals access community resources and activities. The CNA observes and reports changes in residents’ conditions or behavior, documents progress, contributes to annual assessments and Individual Service Plan meetings, and provides services in accordance with DDS, CARF, MAP, and other applicable requirements. The schedule is 40 hours per week: Monday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Tuesday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.–9:00 a.m. (ASON); Wednesday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; and Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. The position may require transporting individuals to medical, recreational, and other activities. Additional compensation is available for on-call rotations. A CORI check with acceptable results is required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- 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 that meets 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.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license and 1 year of driving experience.
- Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.
- Able to climb stairs frequently, lift up to 50 pounds, and drive a vehicle.
- Normal range of eyesight, with or without corrective lenses, and hearing, with or without corrective equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transfers, ambulation, range of motion, and communication.
- Provide care such as checking vital signs and weight and applying creams or ointments.
- Maintain individuals’ comfort, privacy, and dignity when delivering services.
- Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report changes to the Program Director.
- Provide services in accordance with DDS, CARF, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Support individuals’ medical, clinical, and financial needs by identifying needs and securing appropriate services.
- Transport individuals to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program as needed.
- Maintain daily and monthly progress notes in accordance with DDS and applicable regulatory standards.
- Write annual assessments of individual goals in the Individual Service Plan and participate in ISP and other relevant meetings.
- Help individuals access community resources and recreational opportunities.
- Administer medications in accordance with MAP regulations.
- Maintain core training certifications, including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, PABC (if applicable), and MAP.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous paid time off, including the employee’s birthday off.
- Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
