CNA​/HHA, Mental Health Services

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service and routine, episodic nursing aide care to adults with complex medical needs and psychiatric conditions
• Administrate medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP)
• Implement treatment plans and assist with activities of daily living
• Strengthen residents' connection to their community and provide transportation
• Use recovery-oriented, person-centered, harm-reduction, trauma-informed and culturally competent approaches

• Current Certified Nurse Assistant valid in Massachusetts required
• A high school diploma or GED required
• One to two years of job-specific experience in human services preferred
• Experience working with people with psychiatric conditions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US drivers license for at least 6 months
• Must be willing to use a fully insured, personal vehicle during the course of the job
• 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 and multi-state background and driving record check

Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing aide care to adults with complex medical and psychiatric needs, utilizing person-centered and trauma-informed approaches. Holds essential certifications and possesses experience in human services, particularly with psychiatric conditions.

• Certified Nurse Assistant
• Medication Administration Plan (MAP)
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Experience with Psychiatric Conditions

• Nursing Aide Care
• Medication Administration
• Treatment Plan Implementation
• Activities of Daily Living Assistance
• Community Connection Support

• Cultural Competence
• Interpersonal Communication
• Empathy

• Certified Nurse Assistant
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• MAP Certification

• Human Services
• Co-occurring Disorders
• Trauma-informed Care
• Recovery-oriented Approaches