Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) - Department 309

Bridgewell • Dracut, MA

6d • $23 - $23

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, monitors their health and condition, supports medical, clinical, financial, and community needs, and delivers services in accordance with care requirements and applicable standards. The position also includes documentation, participation in service planning, medication administration, transportation, and maintaining required training certifications.

The schedule is 20 hours per week: Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Bridgewell offers medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off including the employee's birthday; additional compensation for on-call rotations; and opportunities for training, professional development, and growth. The position requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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 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, and 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, use of 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 residents 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.
• 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 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including the employee's birthday
• Additional compensation for on-call rotations
• Training and development opportunities
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions

What This Job Offers

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