Certified Nursing Assistant - Recovery Facilitator

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Inc. seeks a caregiver to provide episodic care to individuals in ACCS residences and the community. You will assist with daily living tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma or GED and a MA CNA certification. Strong report writing and observation skills are required, along with MAP/CPR/First Aid certification or plan to obtain within 3

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Current Certified Nursing Certificate in MA.
• Ability to write clear concise reports incorporating observations of persons served behavior.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on recovery goals.
• Experience in wellness, person centered planning or related areas preferred.
• Knowledge of licensing requirements and ability to maintain standards.
• MAP and CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide episodic care to individuals served in ACCS residences and community.
• Assist with daily living tasks under supervision of a registered nurse.
• No nights, weekends or holidays.

Skills

Report writing

Observation notes

Independent decision making

MAP/CPR/First Aid cert

Driver's license

Computer skills

Background check clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Massachusetts CNA certificate

Job description

General Description

To provide episodic care to individuals served living in the ACCS residences and community. The scope of the position is to provide assistance to persons served with daily living tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.

No nights, weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current Certified Nursing Certificate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Ability to write clear concise reports incorporating observations of persons served behavior
• Ability to make some independent decisions based on defined recovery goals
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: wellness, person centered planning, employment, education, human rights, housing, benefits and entitlement programs preferred
• Knowledge of licensing requirements and the ability to maintain those standards
• Relevant experience preferred, will train
• Proficient computer skills in using web based e-mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing documents
• MAP and CPR and First Aid Certified, or obtain MAP and CPR and First Aid certification within first 3 months of employment
• Able to pass a Criminal Offender Record Information Check and RMV check
• Drivers License and ability to use a personally insured vehicle for agency business