Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)

Bridgewell • Dracut, MA

13h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role assists individuals with daily living, personal care, health needs, community participation, and access to medical, clinical, and financial services. The CNA observes and reports changes in individuals’ condition or behavior, documents progress, participates in individual service planning, and administers medications in accordance with MAP regulations and applicable standards. The position is scheduled for 22 hours per week: Sunday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Saturday 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• At least one 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 one 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, and normal range of hearing, with or without corrective equipment.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinence 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 the comfort, privacy, and dignity of individuals receiving 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 of 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 benefits.
• Paid time off, including the employee's birthday.
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• 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