Certified Nursing Assistant- - Whittier Rehab Hospital

Whittierhealth; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community-focused rehabilitation hospital where you can make a real difference in patients' lives. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will provide essential care to patients, assisting them with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with patients over their recovery journey, witnessing their progress firsthand. With generous benefits, competitive pay, and a supportive environment, this is your chance to thrive in a fulfilling healthcare career. If you are caring, energetic, and passionate about patient care, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

401(k)

Continuing Education Credits

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• CNA certification required; must assist with daily living activities.
• High school diploma preferred; previous hospital experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Perform advanced skills like blood glucose monitoring.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Assisting with Daily Activities

Grooming and Bathing Assistance

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Tools

Suction Equipment

Blood Glucose Monitoring Tools

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
150 Flanders Road
Westborough, MA 01581

Full time, 40 hours, 7:00a - 3:30p, including every other weekend
Full time, 40 hours, 3:00p-11:30p, including every other weekend
Full time, 40 hours 11:00p-7:30a, including every other weekend
PER DIEM - ALL SHIFTS

$2000 sign on bonus full time and $1000 sign on bonus part time (24 hours or more)

Generous shift differentials.

Very Competitive Pay Rate.

Be part of a clinical team that sees great results!

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital is a small community hospital that does big things to help people. Our two hospital units specialize in caring for medically complex patients with a similar acuity to a medical surgical or telemetry unit. With our population typically staying for 2-3 weeks, caregivers see the same patients make progress over time.

We are currently seeking caring, energetic, and invested CNA staff. New and experienced CNA's are welcome to apply.

DUTIES

1. Assist patients with activities of daily living specific to culture, age and developmental level.
2. Assist patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing.
3. Prepares patients for meals, assists/feeds patients as needed.
4. Distributes water and other nourishments to patients.
5. Positions and transfers patients.
6. Assists in ambulation.
7. Assists in toileting needs; use of bedpan, urinal, commode and ostomy care.
8. Performs range of motion exercises.
9. Routine skin care.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Performs tasks/tests delegated by the licensed nurse and reports/records data as needed.
2. Takes and records vital signs; temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
3. Measures and records intake and output.
4. Weighs patients with the appropriate scale as directed by the licensed nurse.
5. Applies anti-embolic stockings.
6. Assists with post-mortem care.

Advanced Skills

1. Performs fingerstick blood glucose monitoring.
2. Performs bladder scanning.
3. Collects specimens (urine, stool).
4. Sets up suction equipment.
5. Performs oral care and hygiene including yankauer suctioning.

PREREQUISITES

1. High School Diploma/GED preferred.
2. Previous hospital experience in geriatric/adolescent and rehabilitation or per recommendation by Director of Nursing.
3. Certified Nursing Assistant certificate required.
4. Knowledge of growth and development across the life span.
5. Certificate in BLS or Adult, Child and Infant.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person