Evening CNA - Geriatric Psychiatry (Part-Time, Benefits)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Boston Medical Center South is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, focusing on adult geriatric psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal needs, maintaining privacy, and addressing communication barriers while upholding hospital values.

Requires MA CNA license or enrollment, 1 year nursing assistant experience or current nursing student, BLS, de-escalation training within 30 days, and good English communication.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience: Must possess a minimum of 1 year experience as a nursing assistant or be a matriculating student in a nursing program and have completed the "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II."
• Certification/Licensure: Must possess a valid Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant license or show proof of enrollment in accredited nursing school and completion of the courses "Fundamentals of Nursing I & II."
• Current BLS certification required.
• Mandatory De-escalation Education within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with staff and patients is required.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple requests to ensure timeliness and provide exceptional patient care.
• Must possess the skills to be compassionate, empathetic and responsive to the needs of a variety of patients.
• Adult geriatric psychiatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs direct patient care activities for adult geriatric psychiatric patients.
• Addresses patient personal needs and comforts while maintaining privacy.
• Incorporates hospital values and mission into daily duties and clinical care.
• Maintains patient safety and effective communication with staff and patients.

Skills

English communication

Prioritization

Compassionate care

Medical terminology

De-escalation training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (Massachusetts)

Enrollment in nursing program + Fundamentals I & II

Current BLS certification

Tools

Computer Proficiency

Job description

Boston Medical Center South is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under RN supervision, focusing on adult geriatric psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal needs, maintaining privacy, and addressing communication barriers while upholding hospital values.

Requires MA CNA license or enrollment, 1 year nursing assistant experience or current nursing student, BLS, de-escalation training within 30 days, and good English communication.