Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)

Bridgewell • Dracut, MA

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About The Position

Bridgewell is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role supports people with daily living, health, medical, clinical, financial, and community needs while preserving their comfort, privacy, and dignity. Services must comply with DDS, CARF, and other applicable regulatory standards. The position is scheduled Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Thursday 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., for 20 hours per week.

The CNA assists with activities of daily living, provides basic care, observes and reports changes in residents’ condition or behavior, administers medication according to MAP regulations, and maintains required documentation and training certifications. The CNA also supports individual service planning, helps people access community resources and recreation, and transports individuals to activities and appointments as needed.

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 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 at least 1 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 equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 while delivering 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 and participate in ISP and other relevant meetings.
• Help individuals access community resources and recreational opportunities.
• Administer medications in accordance with 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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