Center for Human Development
Behavioral Health Cert. Nursing Assist
Center for Human Development, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, us, 01028
Behavioral Health Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Full-Time On-site East Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA Center for Human Development (CHD), is currently looking for Behavioral Health Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join the team at Heron House, an Enhanced Medical Group Living Environment (EMGLE) program. Our new 18-bed facility located 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 LPNs and Direct Care staff providing care and compassion all the while gaining valuable experience in CHD’s modern EMGLE facility. 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. With a $2.00 hourly differential for 3rd shift available. 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. Perform light cleaning and upkeep of facility.
Transportation Required For Accompanying Residents To Appointments In
the community. Work closely with LPN team to run groups for the residents. Qualifications
Certification as a CNA CPR and First Aid. Certification, Preferred 6 Months Experience In a Behavioral Health setting, required 6 months experience working with the elderly, people with disabilities, behavioral challenges and cognitive disabilities, Required Preferred Are Those Candidates That Have Successfully Completed Safety Care Training that utilizes physical restraints, de-escalation and redirection techniques. (Training provided). Valid driver’s license with a reliable and insured motor vehicle 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. High School Diploma, or equivalent. 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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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Full-Time On-site East Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA Center for Human Development (CHD), is currently looking for Behavioral Health Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join the team at Heron House, an Enhanced Medical Group Living Environment (EMGLE) program. Our new 18-bed facility located 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 LPNs and Direct Care staff providing care and compassion all the while gaining valuable experience in CHD’s modern EMGLE facility. 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. With a $2.00 hourly differential for 3rd shift available. 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. Perform light cleaning and upkeep of facility.
Transportation Required For Accompanying Residents To Appointments In
the community. Work closely with LPN team to run groups for the residents. Qualifications
Certification as a CNA CPR and First Aid. Certification, Preferred 6 Months Experience In a Behavioral Health setting, required 6 months experience working with the elderly, people with disabilities, behavioral challenges and cognitive disabilities, Required Preferred Are Those Candidates That Have Successfully Completed Safety Care Training that utilizes physical restraints, de-escalation and redirection techniques. (Training provided). Valid driver’s license with a reliable and insured motor vehicle 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. High School Diploma, or equivalent. 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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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