Certified Nursing Assistant

CHD Brand; Belchertown (MA); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Earned vacation time

Paid holidays

Job summary

A community-focused human services organization in Belchertown, MA, is seeking a CNA Certified Direct Care staff member. The role involves providing direct care services in a clinical group living environment serving clients with complex mental health needs. Responsibilities include teaching life skills, crisis intervention, and medication administration. Candidates must have a high school diploma and current CNA certification. Competitive pay of $20.00/hr. includes benefits like health, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with computers, including written and verbal communication skills.
• Background screening including a CORI and motor vehicle record check.
• Bilingual is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to five clients with complex mental health needs.
• Teach ADL skills as needed to the individuals served.
• Administer medication and intervene in crises.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Teaching ADL skills

Teaching independent living skills

Education

High school diploma or higher

CNA certification

Job description

AMH - Belchertown, Belchertown, Town of, MA 01007, USA

Description

The Center for Human Development, (CHD) is seeking a CNA Certified Direct Care staff member to join our team in Belchertown, MA. We provide direct care services within a Medical Group Living Environment.

Your role as a CNA Certified Direct Care staff:

As a CNA Certified Direct Care staff, you will provide direct care services in the intensive clinical group living environment that serves five clients with complex mental health related needs. Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching ADL skills as needed to the individual served.
• Crisis intervention
• Medication administration
• Teaching independent living skills by implementing the community service plans

Requirements:

• High school diploma or higher
• Hold current CNA certification
• Written and verbal communication skills are critical, as is the ability to work with computers.
• All positions require a background screening including a CORI and motor vehicle record check.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.
• Ability to obtain MAP certification in order to maintain employment

Pay rate is $20.00/hr. and includes benefits like Dental, Health and Life insurance, Paid time off, earned vacation time and paid holidays.

About CHD:

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we celebrate differences and inclusion is not just a policy—it is a daily practice. CHD is reflective of those we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.