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Center for Human Development Certified Nursing Assistant-First Shift in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Certified Nursing Assistant-First Shift Job Category: Direct Service Requisition Number: CERTI005729 Full-Time On-site East Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA Job Details Description Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently looking for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our new Enhanced Medical Group Living Environment (EMGLE) program. Slated to open January 2025, this brand new 18-bed facility in East Longmeadow, MA allows you the ability to provide quality care and support to those we serve with a small CNA to client ratio. You will work alongside a supportive team of LPN\'s and Direct Care staff providing care and compassion all the while gaining valuable experience in CHD?\' modern EMGLE facility. Schedule: First shift 7:00am-3:00pm (Full time and per diem opportunities available) New Hire onboarding begins on December 2, 2024. Followed by a Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (40hrs a week) month long required training prior to program opening in January. A LITTLE ABOUT THE EMGLE FACILITY: The Enhanced Medical GLE (EMGLE) provides a variety of skilled healthcare and supportive services including around the clock nursing and personal care assistance to Persons with mental illness in addition to compounding medical needs. These services are designed to meet and support the daily needs of Persons with chronic medical conditions, terminal illnesses and/or disabilities, which are impacted by their significant mental illness. These Persons require licensed and unlicensed professional services to meet their chronic complex medical and behavioral needs to ensure improvement or stabilization of their medical and behavioral condition. This model will also serve to maintain, prevent, or slow worsening of condition as well as assisting transition to a lower level of care setting or prevent hospitalization/nursing facility admissions. A competitive hourly wage of \$20.00 and an attractive benefit package are available with this CNA opportunity YOUR ROLE AS A CNA YOU WILL: Provide direct care as needed. Providing personal hygiene care by assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths. Provides activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding Persons as necessary; ambulating, Provides adjunct care by administering nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments. Maintains the stability of Persons served by checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output information. Provides comfort to Persons by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; reporting observations of the patient to Registered Nurse. Utilize our simplistic \"once a shift\" service note portal to complete forms, reports, logs, and records in an easy to use system. Qualifications: Certification as a CNA CPR and First Aid Valid driver\'s license with a reliable and insured motor vehicle. A clear and clean criminal history. Meeting physical demands of the role. IE: Ability to lift 45 lbs or more, stocking supplies, exercising groups, extended periods of walking and/or standing. Participate and successfully complete training requirements in compliance with CHD and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. SUCCESS FACTORS: Enthusiasm and passion for the work they do. Ability to collaborate and work within a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong written skills and experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus. Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures. AT CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT (CHD), Care Finds a Way:
