Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)

Bridgewell•Dracut, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant will provide quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. This role involves assisting individuals with all activities of daily living, monitoring their condition, and ensuring their comfort, privacy, and dignity. The position also requires maintaining documentation, administering medications, and assisting individuals in accessing community resources and recreational opportunities.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate with a minimum of 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.
Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certification in Massachusetts and maintain active certified status.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree may be substituted for a CNA based on experience.

Responsibilities

Provide support and assist individuals with all activities of daily living which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.
Provide care to individuals such as checking vital signs, checking their weight, applying creams/ointments, etc.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of everyone in the delivery of services to them.
Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Program Director.
Provide services to individuals according to DDS, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards.
Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical, and financial needs by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed.
Transport individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
Maintain daily and monthly progress notes according to DDS and all applicable regulatory standards.
Write annual assessments on individual goals as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) and participate in the ISP meeting and other relevant meetings for the individuals.
Assist individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
Administer medications according to MAP regulations.
Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, PABC (if applicable), and MAP.
Other duties as assigned.