Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

Join a mission-driven nonprofit that has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges for more than 170 years. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide essential care and support to individuals within a group living environment, working closely with individuals and their families to ensure their well-being and maintain their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Help maintain personal hygiene and comfort
• Monitor prescribed medications according to the care plan
• Monitor medication schedules and document any changes
• Document assessment and align goals with the Person-Centered Treatment Plan within the EHR (Electronic Health Record) system
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality
• Assist individuals with transferring in and out of bed or chairs
• Ensure safe movement within the home
• Prepare meals based on dietary requirements
• Encourage proper nutrition and hydration
• Regularly check vital signs (such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature)
• Report any significant changes promptly
• Engage in conversations and provide emotional comfort
• Foster a positive and supportive environment
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention, and medication administration using agency-trained protocols
• Maintain current state-mandated training and certifications
• Housekeeping duties, including laundry, tidying up, and organizing
• Ensure a clean and safe living space

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Completion of a certified nursing assistant training program and a valid CNA license certification required
• At least one year of experience as a certified nursing assistant preferred
• Ability to adapt to various home environments
• Effective communication with individuals and their families
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours according to the team model and an on-call rotation as necessary
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook preferred
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan