Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role supports individuals’ daily living, health, medical, clinical, financial, and community needs while maintaining their comfort, privacy, and dignity. The position follows applicable DDS, CARF, and other regulatory standards and includes documenting progress, participating in service planning, administering medication under MAP regulations, and transporting individuals as needed. The schedule is Sunday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday–Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Thursday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Employees must maintain required core training certifications. The role requires acceptable CORI results. Bridgewell describes its work environment as collaborative and offers training and development opportunities, professional growth, and additional compensation for on-call rotations.
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.
- Ability to climb stairs frequently, lift up to 50 pounds, and drive a vehicle.
- Normal range of eyesight and hearing, with or without corrective lenses or equipment.
- 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, use of 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 when delivering services.
- Observe individuals 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 with 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 on individual goals outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and participate in ISP and other relevant meetings.
- Assist individuals in 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 off.
- Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
