Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)

Bridgewell • Dracut, MA

2d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. The role assists with activities of daily living and personal care, monitors individuals’ health and well-being, supports medical, clinical, and financial needs, and helps individuals access community resources and activities. The CNA documents progress, contributes to individual service planning, administers medications under MAP regulations, and maintains required training certifications. Services must be delivered in accordance with applicable regulatory standards while maintaining each individual’s comfort, privacy, and dignity.

The schedule is Sunday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Monday 5:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and Saturday 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m., for 26 hours per week. The position requires a Massachusetts CNA certification (or qualifying education), relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to meet the stated physical requirements. Acceptable CORI results are required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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.
• Able to climb stairs frequently, lift up to 50 pounds, and drive a vehicle.
• Normal range of eyesight and 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, 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 other 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 in accordance with 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

What This Job Offers

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