Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) (Department 378)

Bridgewell strengthens communities by providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities and other life challenges to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Bridgewell delivers support through community housing, day programs, outpatient treatment, recovery services, education, and employment training. We're committed to helping people in need, from those with autism to people with substance use disorders, become engaged members of their communities. Bridgewell is also the industry leader in developing innovative offerings responding to unmet or emerging needs.

Our employees take pride in making every day count to its fullest. They are committed to adding value to the lives of the people we support, and they bring energy, ideas, and a passion for service. Does this describe you? Then please consider joining our incredible team!

Connecting People with Possibilities

Mission : Bridgewell inspires hope and empowers people experiencing life challenges to achieve their fullest potential.

DEIB Statement : Bridgewell strives to reflect the diversity of our employees and the people we serve by cultivating an equitable, inclusive environment that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We encourage, support, and celebrate the many voices and cultures of Bridgewell. With dignity, caring, integrity, and respect at our core, we embrace the diverse experiences that enrich our community daily.

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

Schedule : Wednesday 9:00AM-1:00PM, 3:00PM-11:00PM Thursday, 1:00PM-6:00PM Friday and Saturday 9:00AM-5:00PM (25 hours)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Provide care to individuals such as checking vital signs, checking their weight, applying creams/ointments, etc.
3. Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of everyone in the delivery of services to them.
4. Observe residents for changes in condition or behavior and promptly report these changes to the Program Director.
5. Provide services to individuals according to DDS, CARF, and all applicable regulatory standards.
6. Provide support and assist individuals with all medical, clinical, and financial needs by identifying needs and securing appropriate services as needed.
7. Transport individuals as needed to and from medical, recreational, and other activities outside the program.
8. Maintain daily and monthly progress notes according to DDS and all applicable regulatory standards.
9. 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.
10. Assist individuals with accessing resources and recreational opportunities in the community.
11. Administer medications according to MAP regulations.
12. Maintain core training certifications including CPR/FA, OSHA, CPI, PABC (if applicable), and MAP.
13. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

1. Must be a high school graduate with a minimum of 1 year of experience working with people with developmental or psychiatric disabilities.
2. Successful completion of a Massachusetts-approved Nursing Assistant Certification course or other education that meets state certification requirements.
3. Must hold current Nursing Assistant Certification in Massachusetts and maintain active certified status.
4. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for a CNA based on experience.

Knowledge/Skills:

1. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
2. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
3. Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.

Physical Demands:

1. While performing the duties of this job, employees are frequently required to climb stairs.
2. Must be able to lift to 50 pounds.
3. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle.
4. Must have a normal range of eyesight with or without corrective lenses.
5. 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Requires acceptable CORI results according to Bridgewell policy.

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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.