Companion C.N.A / HHA - Second & Third Shift

Brighamhouseal; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 19,036 - 27,112; Full time

Job summary

A supportive residential community in Gardner, MA, is seeking a dedicated Companion to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a Certified Nurse’s Aide or Home Health Aide, responsible for providing personal care, medication reminders, and assisting residents in their daily activities. The role requires strong communication skills, a commitment to customer satisfaction, and the ability to work flexibly with a caring attitude. This position offers a competitive pay rate starting at $16.75 plus a perfect attendance incentive.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Nurse’s Aide or Home Health Aide.
• CORI background check is required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to help others.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance to residents.
• Assist with medication reminders.
• Maintain a positive and professional environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

Interpersonal communication

Customer satisfaction focus

Job description

All Applicants must be a Certified Nurse’s Aide or Home Health Aide

Companion pay rate starts at $16.75 plus perfect attendance incentive

Job Summary

Heywood Wakefield Commons a 78 unit assisted living community in Gardner MA is looking to add to our team of caring, dedicated individuals! We are accepting applications for Companion (cna or hha). This position is responsible for personal care, and medication assistance, laundry, and facility preparation. We are looking for friendly, caring, flexible, and team-oriented people. Reports to Resident Service Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides personal care assistance to the residents (bathing, dressing and grooming) based on each resident’s Service Plan.
• Provides Medication reminders according to state regulations.
• Informs supervisor of changes in the resident’s condition and needs.
• Maintains a positive and professional environment and projects a calm and competent image.
• Serve meals in dining room, and clean up afterwards.
• Empty trash daily, and perform laundry weekly for residents on assignment.
• Respond to resident needs and requests.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality regarding residents, staff, and community.
• Work assigned hours on a daily/weekly basis. Regular, punctual attendance.
• Be available for on-call emergency situations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to help other staff whenever necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Able to read and write English proficiently.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• CORI background check required

Required Behavior

• Appearance is neat, clean, and according to dress code.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; deals with service failures and prioritizes customer needs.
• Able to clearly present information through the spoken word; reads and interprets complex information; talk and listen to residents, family members and other staff.

Physical Demands

• Physically able to move at least 40lbs.
• Physically able to push and pull equipment and furnishings.
• Physically able to stand and walk for long periods of time.