Certified Nursing Assistant; C.N.A

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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. Connecting People with Possibilities.

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

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.

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

Sunday 3:00PM-11:00PM, Friday 9:00AM-3:00PM, Saturday 3:00PM-11:00PM (22 hours)

• 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.

• 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.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and one year of driving experience.

• 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…