Nursing Assistant - S1 3rd shift

Nursing Assistant I

The Western Massachusetts Hospital, operated by the Department of Public Health, seeks attentive and caring Nursing Assistants (NA) for full‑time (40 hours per week) and part‑time positions. The role involves building meaningful relationships with patients and providing outstanding, compassionate care.

• Provide direct care to residents and assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, mobility, incontinence care, dressing, feeding and other support services.
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.
• Accompany patients to appointments and recreational activities.
• Assist nurses and physicians with exams or treatments, including turning, positioning, draping, and use of safety measures as necessary.
• Review resident charts and help collect data needed for accurate completion of the Nursing Care Plan; provide input to the assigned nurse for plan development.
• Recognize urgent or emergency patient care situations; seek assistance of nursing staff and/or physician on duty.
• Establish supportive relationships with patients and their families to promote positive interactions; incorporate the mission and philosophy of the hospital.
• Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care by adhering to established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in in‑services and daily/weekly staff meetings as required.

• Ability to follow written or oral instructions and gather information through observation and questioning.
• Work effectively in a team setting.
• Interact with individuals who are under physical and/or emotional stress.

• Current, active certification as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members.
• Attention to detail and readiness to respond appropriately when needed.
• Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion with confidential information.
• Proficiency in using a computer for completion of work assignments.

Night shift: 11:15 PM–7:15 AM, 40 hours per week, every other weekend with days off as assigned.

Success in this position requires acknowledgment and attestation of current COVID‑19 vaccination and influenza vaccination, or completion of required mitigation measures, in accordance with Title 101 CMR 23.00.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affiantative Action Employer and encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Western Massachusetts Hospital, 91 East Mountain Rd., Westfield, MA.