Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cambridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Certified Nurse’s Aide to join our care team. Responsibilities include assisting residents with mobility, feeding, hygiene, and daily activities while ensuring safety and dignity.

The role requires MA certification and at least 1 year of prior healthcare experience. Shifts include Day, Evening, and Night with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• MA State Certification as a Nurse’s Aide is required.
• Minimum 1 year prior experience in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to assist with ambulation and transfers.
• Ability to follow facility policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ambulation and transfers between bed, chair, and toilet.
• Assist or feed residents and provide water and nourishment.
• Help with bedpans/urinals and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide bed baths, skin care, and help with hair and oral hygiene.
• Assist residents to dress and undress; participate in rehab programs.
• Record intake/output and monitor vital signs as directed.
• Report changes to the Charge Nurse and follow safety protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and attend in-service training.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Record keeping

Teamwork

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

New Rate Starting at $18.75/hr Up To $20.60/hr "salary adjustment based on years of experience" w/Diff Weekedays Eve $1 & Nights $1.50 & Weekends Days $2.50 Eve $2.50 Nights $2.75

We offer the Following:

• Premium Compensation
• Great Benefits Package
• Professional Growth & Stability

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Education & Experience

• High School Graduate OR Equivalent
• A minimum of 1 year prior experience

License Requirements:

• MUST possess MA State Certification as a Nurse’s Aide

Functions

• Assists in ambulation and transfers from and to bed, toilet, chair, stretcher.
• Assists or feeds resident(s) as indicated, serves water and nourishment.
• Offers and removes bedpans and/or urinals
• Keeps incontinent resident clean and dry, changes linens and makes beds. Replaces towels and wash cloths.
• Gives bed baths, tub baths, and provides skin care. Provides care of hair and oral hygiene.
• Assists residents to dress and undress
• Takes part of bowel and bladder rehabilitation program of the resident
• Collects specimens and measures intake and output and keeps records of same
• Takes temperature, pulse, and respiration. May prepare ice packs or other resident care equipment when directed to do so by the Nurse in charge.
• Observes residents and notes physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetites, and reports changes or unusual findings to the Charge Nurse responsible for reporting for reporting resident complaints to the Nurse or Supervisors.
• Before getting off duty, signs the aide book kept at the nurses station
• Attends regularly scheduled in-service classes as required by HOME and MASAOH regulations.
• Cleans equipment (carbonized beds, stands, etc.) as directed by the nurse. Keeps the utility and service rooms in order.
• Follows organization and departmental policies and procedures.
• Follows assigned safety, security, and fire procedures.
• Reports and accidents or dangerous situations immediately.
• Maintains confidentiality of organizational and resident information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer –M/F/D/V

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position.