Certified Nursing Assistant PCA PCT NEW RATES Full Time Part Time PRN Days Nights
About The Position
The Meadows Skilled Nursing is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care at The Meadows of Central Massachusetts, an 82-bed transitional care facility alongside Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts – Central Campus. The facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation for people needing specialized medical care before returning home or moving to another care setting. Services include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. The Certified Nursing Assistant assists licensed nursing personnel with patient care, including activities of daily living, personal hygiene, grooming, and maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment. The role uses basic infection-control, nutrition, and fluid-intake skills, and requires recognizing and responding to emergency situations. Shifts are eight hours; the posting lists full-time, part-time, PRN, day, and night options.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of experience as a Nurse Aide; other relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Current, valid, and active certification to practice as a Nursing Assistant as applicable in the state of employment.
- BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required within six months of hire.
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Acute care or LTAC experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing personnel in providing patient care.
- Provide and document activities of daily living, including personal hygiene and grooming.
- Provide a clean, healthy, and safe environment.
- Use basic infection-control procedures and basic nutrition and fluid-intake skills.
- Recognize emergency situations and respond.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets
- Free prescription plans
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending plans
- 401(k) matching
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans
- Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, and other items
- Pet insurance
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Work-life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
