As an Awake Overnight Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) or Awake Overnight Home Health Aide (H.H.A.), you will assist in providing daily routine or episodic daily nursing aide care. Your work will be based in a clinically intensive residential program tailored to meet the needs of adults who have either have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in addition to complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives.
Your duties include assisting person's served with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities, and helping the program to meet the highest quality standards. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training to help individuals served overcome barriers, live as independently as possible and increase their quality of life.
Keywords: CNA, C.N.A., Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, HHA, Medical, nursing, community based, home care, healthcare, VinfenCNA, VinfenHHA
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Current C.N.A. certificate or H.H.A. Certificate valid in Massachusetts
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Strong time management and writing skills.
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Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
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Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment.
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Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting, CNA or HHA certification and driving record check.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Skills and competencies of a C.N.A.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues
- Ability to accurately and effectively communicate verbally
- Ability to accurately and effectively document nursing care provided
- Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
- Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
- Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
- Knowledge of teaching modalities
- Ability to balance competing priorities
- Ability to make independent judgments and decisions
- Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
- Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
- Knowledge of documentation standards requirements
Typical Requirements:
Prior experience as a C.N.A., preferably with people with developmental disabilities.
Preferred /Required Education:
A high school diploma or equivalent required.
Driving Requirements:
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver’s screening background check.
Physical Effort:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed. Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
Required Certifications:
CPR is required within two weeks of hire First Aid is required within two weeks of hire MAP is required within 150 days of hire Safety Care is required within 90 days of hire
Required Credentials/Licenses:
C.N.A. license in state of service required.
