Certified Nurse Aid

Location: Vantage Healthcare & Rehab at Wakefield, 1 Bathol Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to provide each of your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty.
• Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.).
• Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed.
• Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
• Report all changes in the resident’s condition to the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse as soon as practical.
• Report all accidents and incidents you observe on the shift that they occur.
• Ensure that the resident’s room is ready for receiving the resident (i.e., bed made, name tags up, admission kit available, etc.).
• Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
• Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant License for Massachusetts
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail
• Strong English Language communication skills
• A passion for caring for the elderly
• A flexible schedule and a willingness to help the team
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (religious and medical exemptions provided in accordance with applicable federal and state laws)

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision