Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) - Department 309

Bridgewell • Dracut, MA

6d • $23 - $23

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role assists individuals with activities of daily living and personal care, provides basic health support, maintains dignity and privacy, observes and reports changes in condition or behavior, and supports medical, clinical, financial, and community needs. The CNA follows applicable care plans and regulatory standards, administers medications in accordance with MAP regulations, maintains required documentation and certifications, and transports individuals as needed.

The schedule is Sunday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Monday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., for 26 hours per week. Bridgewell describes its work as supporting people with disabilities and other life challenges through social and human services, with a mission to inspire hope and empower people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinence care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transfers, ambulation, range of motion, and communication, in keeping with their care requirements.
• Provide care such as checking vital signs and weight and applying creams or ointments.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of individuals receiving 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.
• Assist 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 according to 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.
• Help individuals access 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 health 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 across more than one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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