Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant CNA
About The Position
The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is seeking motivated and qualified per diem Certified Nursing Assistants to join its nursing department. The center is a Joint Commission-accredited short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing community in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The position pays a base rate of $25.00 per hour, with shift differentials of $2.50 per hour for weekday evenings and nights and weekend days, and $3.00 per hour for weekend evenings and nights. Per diem employees may have the opportunity to move to part-time or full-time status as positions become available. Certified Nursing Assistants provide care to residents according to their plans of care, assist with activities of daily living, and use nursing assistant techniques that support residents’ independence. Weekend rotation is required for all direct care staff.
Requirements
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Massachusetts.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of other languages is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to residents as directed and as outlined in the plan of care.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living and provide necessary care for residents who are dependent.
- Use nursing assistant techniques that promote individual independence, including walking, transfer assistance, range of motion, eating, bathing, dressing, and bed mobility.
- Apply knowledge of infection control and fire and disaster policies as needed.
- Participate in continuing education and meet annual in-service participation requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Participate in required weekend rotation.
Benefits
- Competitive per diem rates, with shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Weekly pay every Friday.
- Earned sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law.
- Opportunity to move to part-time or full-time status as positions become available.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Monthly employee recognition and fun programs.
- On-site parking available.
- Convenient access to the MBTA bus line and the Alewife Red Line Station.
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