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Trinity Health Senior Communities; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Senior Communities is seeking staff for Saint Luke’s Home in Springfield, MA, to cover the night shift on a full-time basis. The role emphasizes compassionate personal care, medication safety, and resident well-being within a supportive team.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing support, documenting activities, and communicating with residents, families, and physicians. The environment prioritizes privacy, respect, and adherence to safety and infection-control policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a high school diploma.
• Ability to provide personal care with privacy and dignity; experience via HHA/CNA or related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills to relate to persons of varying age, culture, religion, and/or ability.
• Able to remain physically active; able to bend, stoop, lift, stand, walk and carry supplies.

Responsibilities

• Promotes residents' well-being including personal care, hydration, nutrition, and safety.
• May serve as charge person, oversee nursing support, and handle routine nursing tasks.
• Communicates with residents, families, and physicians; documents activities promptly.
• Follows safety, infection control, and facility policies; ensures safety of residents and staff.
• Attends mandated trainings and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

HHA or CNA course

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description:

Compensation: $18.76 - $24.75 per hour, depending on verification of experience and qualifications.

St. Luke's Home

Located in Springfield’s beautiful historic district, Saint Luke’s Home is a real home for its residents. The grounds include lovely gardens that the residents help to maintain.

Inside, all rooms are private, and residents may decorate them with personal items and furniture, or use furnishings we provide. A spacious activity area and large dining room provide areas for socializing with fellow residents, and a serene chapel offers a quiet space and time for devotion and reflection.

With its urban location, Saint Luke’s home is within walking distance of libraries, museums, churches, parks and shops – enabling residents to take advantage of the many resources the city has to offer.

Demonstrates, promotes and integrates the Trinity Health Senior Communities Mission and core values by:

• Promotes optimal well being of residents including; personal care and oral hygiene, medication administration and treatments, hydration and nutrition, exercise and socialization. Obtains vital signs, weights, and specimens.
• May serve as charge person for a shift; oversees nursing support and care as delivered by others, fulfills routine nursing office tasks i.e.; order transcription, ordering and receiving medications, responding to emergencies, etc.
• Communicates orally and in writing with residents, co-workers, families, and physicians.
• Documents activities in accordance with facility procedures in a timely fashion. Notifies Administrator and/or DON of problems, concerns, and safety issues.
• Follows all safety, security, infection control, quality and hazardous materials policies and procedures. Performs all tasks to ensure resident and personal safety, protection of co-workers and facility property.
• Customer satisfaction and a focus on quality are evidenced in all aspects of work. Promotes and supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of THSC.
• Attends all regulation and THSC mandated in-services; follows mandated abuse/neglect reporting, and maintains confidentiality at all times.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be at least 21 years of age, have received a high school diploma, have the ability to make mature and accurate judgments and be able to communicate orally and in writing in English (Reference CMR 150-001).
• Ability to provide personal care with respect for an individual’s privacy and dignity. This skill is usually gained through a HHA or CNA course, studies in nursing or a related field, or caring for a friend or family member with disabilities.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to relate to persons of varying age, culture, religion, and/or ability.
• Ability to remain physically active for the duration of the assigned/scheduled shift. Will bend, stoop, lift, stand, walk, and carry supplies in the completion of the assignment. In emergency situations may be required to assist in lifting a person who has fallen.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• To minimize risk of illness must understand and practice standard precaution and practice proper body mechanics and Tag Out/Lock Out procedures.
• Will work rotating weekends and days off, some holidays, and occasional shifts other than usual assignment.
• Work environment is usually pleasant: works in a team relationship with employees from all departments, and with frequent feedback on performance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Responsible to the charge person for daily assignment; reports administratively to the Director, Nursing or Clinical Administrator.
• Has responsibility for leading others when serving as charge person.
• May assist in new employee training/orientation.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.