Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) - Department 345
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, monitors individuals’ health and wellbeing, supports medical, clinical, financial, and community needs, and maintains required documentation and training. Services must preserve each person’s comfort, privacy, and dignity and comply with applicable DDS, CARF, and other regulatory standards. The schedule is Saturday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., totaling 22 hours per week. The employee may need to transport individuals to medical, recreational, and other activities. Bridgewell describes a collaborative work environment and offers health benefits, paid time off, training and development opportunities, and additional compensation for on-call rotations.
Requirements
- High school graduate and 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.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, 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 while 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 according to DDS and applicable regulatory standards.
- Write annual assessments on individual goals as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP), and participate in ISP and other relevant meetings.
- Assist individuals with accessing community resources and recreational opportunities.
- Administer medications according to 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.
- 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
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
