Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)

Bridgewell • Dracut, MA

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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-related care, supports medical, clinical, financial, and community needs, and helps maintain each person's comfort, privacy, and dignity. The CNA documents progress and participates in individual service planning while following applicable regulations and organizational standards.

The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with an additional Wednesday shift from 11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. (ASON), and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Bridgewell offers health benefits, paid time off, a collaborative work environment, training and development opportunities, additional compensation for on-call rotations, and professional growth opportunities. Employment requires acceptable CORI results under Bridgewell policy.

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 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 one year of driving experience.
• 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.
• Acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Responsibilities

• Support 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.
• 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 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 required core training certifications, including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, PABC if applicable, and MAP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision 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.
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations.
• Professional development and growth opportunities. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for a CNA based on experience.

What This Job Offers

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