CNA w​/MAP - Ironstone

# CNA w/out MAP
- Ironstone Ironstone
- Andover, MA 01810## Overview Salary Range $22.00 - $23.00 Hourly## Description
** This is a bargaining unit position.
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* Schedule:

Sunday 9:30am-8:00pm
Monday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday: 2:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday: 10:00pm-8:30am
Every other Wednesday 12:00pm-2:00pm Bi Weekly Staff Meeting Essential Job Functions
* Responsible for the health, safety and well-being of Individuals served, seeking assistance and medical interventions as appropriate.
* Serves as a Mandated Reporter and is required to advise direct supervisor, DDS and DPPC immediately if abuse and/or neglect of an Individual is suspected.
* Handle crisis situations according to agency policies and procedures, seeking resources when necessary.
* Monitor group home site and vehicle for safety, cleanliness and upkeep and take necessary action to ensure same. Report safety concerns per established protocols.
* Establish rapport with Individuals participating in the group home program.
* Support the learning of Individuals by use of motivational techniques, effective interventions and various communication approaches including verbal, gesture, and written communication.
* Assist Individuals with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to each Individual’s abilities.
* Responsible for scheduling and accompanying individuals to medical appointments/treatments, ensuring accurate reporting to physician and follow through with respect to doctor’s orders and recommendations.
* Responsible for producing accurate, legible, and complete medical documentation for Individuals served, including but not limited to treatment charts and data sheets.
* Properly administer medication, (or support individuals who can self-medicate) in accordance with Agency, DDS and DPH guidelines - Medication Administration Procedures (MAP), (including via g-tube, as needed).
* Lift, turn, move, position and transport Individuals into and out of beds, recliners, wheelchairs, whirlpool, lifts, etc.  Provide daily range of motion exercises and record data.
* Assist with ambulation.  Reposition Individuals and perform incontinence changes every 2 hours day and night or according to Health providers’ orders/recommendations.
* Observe and report presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores); weigh and measure Individuals; measure and record Individuals’ temperatures, pulse and respirations.  Record food/fluid intake, report changes in eating habits.  Perform special treatments as instructed/required and report any communicable or infectious disease immediately to supervisor.
* Ensure Individuals are provided nutritionally sound food options along with the education to help them understand the impact of their food consumption.  Provide G-Tube feeding as needed.
* Support each Individuals existing relationships and assist in increasing their network of friends and acquaintances.
* Provide transportation for individuals to/from activities, medical appointments, and/or day programs through use of agency vehicle.
* Provide sex education, relationship building, life and money management counsel when appropriate.
* Assist individuals in becoming part of their community by supporting them in learning how to find resources, activities and transportation in the community.
* Carry out all interventions in an Individual’s Behavioral Protocol Plan as written and trained. Redirect and/or physically support Individuals who may be aggressive using proactive techniques while maintaining self-control.
* Responsible for understanding and implementing any support strategies pertaining to ISP goals.
* Communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully with Individuals, co-workers, management, guardians, and others while…