Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) - Department 310

Bridgewell•Dracut, MA

3d•$23 - $23

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role assists people with activities of daily living and personal care, monitors and reports changes in condition or behavior, provides care such as checking vital signs and weight, and supports medical, clinical, financial, and community needs. The position follows applicable DDS, CARF, and other regulatory standards, administers medications according to MAP regulations, maintains required documentation and training certifications, and participates in individual service planning and related meetings. The schedule is 14 hours per week: Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position requires a Massachusetts Nursing Assistant Certification and relevant experience supporting people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities. Bridgewell offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, training and development opportunities, 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 meeting 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 at least 1 year of driving experience.
Ability to climb stairs frequently, lift up to 50 pounds, and drive a vehicle.
Normal range of eyesight, with or without corrective lenses.
Normal range of hearing, with or without corrective 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, 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 residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report changes to the Program Director.
Provide services according to 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 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.
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.