Compassionate Nursing Assistant I - Full/Part-Time

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Western Massachusetts Hospital is seeking attentive Nursing Assistants for full and part time roles. You will support residents with activities of daily living, monitor comfort, and assist with charting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Positions include 1st/2nd/3rd shifts with rotating weekends; overtime may be required. Preferred candidates hold MA Nurse Aide certification and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a busy long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow written/oral instructions and gather information through observation and questioning individuals.
• Talent for working in a team setting or group situation.
• Skilled in interacting with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to residents and assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, mobility, incontinence care, dressing, feeding and other services of support.
• Record resident vital signs, weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.
• Accompany patients to appointments and recreational activities.
• Assist nurses and physicians with exams or treatments, including turning and positioning of patients, draping, and use of safety measures as necessary.
• Review resident chart and participate in collecting data needed for the Nursing Care Plan; provide input to the assigned nurse for continued plan development.
• Recognize urgent or emergency patient care situations; seek assistance of the nursing staff and/or physician on duty.
• Establish supportive relationships with patients and their families to promote positive interactions; incorporate the mission and philosophy of the hospital.
• Develop and promote a safe environment for quality client care through adherence of established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in in-services and daily/weekly staff meetings as required.

Skills

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Western Massachusetts Hospital is seeking attentive Nursing Assistants for full and part time roles. You will support residents with activities of daily living, monitor comfort, and assist with charting under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Positions include 1st/2nd/3rd shifts with rotating weekends; overtime may be required. Preferred candidates hold MA Nurse Aide certification and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a busy long-term care setting.