Per Diem CNA (Mental Health Services)

Vinfen • Methuen, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Medical Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), you will assist in daily routine or episodic daily nursing aide care on a per diem basis. Your work will be in a clinically intensive program tailored to meet the needs of a unique specialized population who have mental health or psychiatric conditions and complex health needs. In your role, you will work together with the people served, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. Per Diem C.N.A. duties include administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities, and helping the program to meet the highest quality standards. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles, and techniques, including skills training to help individuals served overcome barriers and to live more independently.

Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current C.N.A. certificate valid in Massachusetts.
• Strong time management and writing skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least one year.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines
• Assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities
• Helping the program to meet the highest quality standards
• Employing rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training to help individuals served overcome barriers and to live more independently

Benefits

• Flexibility to work around YOUR availability with the ability to pick up from just a few hours to over 40 hours per week
• Ability to work 1st, 2nd and overnight shifts
• Both individual shifts and long term assignments available
• Paid certification training including CPR, First Aid and MAP
• Ability to participate Vinfen's employee referral program which awards $500 - $2,000 bonuses for successful referrals with no annual cap
• Earn up to 5 days of paid sick time in a calendar year
• Eligibility to participate in Springfield College grant program for continued education
• Discounted YMCA memberships and access to wellness programs
• Other generous benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

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