Certified Nursing Assistant; C.N.A Job Saugus area,Massachusetts USA,Nursing

Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A)

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant will provide quality support to individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities.

Schedule

Thursday - Saturday 11:00pm - 9:00am (30 hours per week) (Awake Overnight)

Essential Duties and 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.

Education/Experience

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.

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

Knowledge/Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.

Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently required to climb stairs.

Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.

The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.

Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.

Must have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.

Bridgewell offers

Excellent health benefits—medical, dental, vision. We believe our benefits package is one of the most competitive.
Generous paid time off includes your birthday (that’s right, we even give you your birthday off!)
A collaborative work environment that values new insight and personal contributions.
With over one hundred programs in the North Shore, Lowell, and Merrimack Valley we provide excellent opportunities for training and development.
Additional compensation for on‑call rotations.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Why Should You Apply

If the top benefits alone don’t sway you, our compassionate and collaborative work environment should! Bridgewell is committed to training and developing staff and provides opportunities for you to have a positive impact on the work you do.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Acceptable CORI Results

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bridgewell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pay Range

The pay range listed for this position is the hourly rate range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

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