Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant CNA

Neville Center; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Earned sick time

Move to part-time or full-time status

Employee referral bonus

Monthly Employee Recognition

Parking on site

Near MBTA Alewife station

Job summary

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond in Cambridge, MA is seeking highly motivated per diem Certified Nursing Assistants to support our nursing department with the potential to transition to part-time or full-time as positions become available.

Per diem rate: $25.00 per hour base, plus differential of $2.50 for weekday evenings and nights and weekend days; $3.00 for weekend evenings and nights (effectively $27.50–$28.00/hour with differential).

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Massachusetts.
• Ability to read, write and understand English; other languages are helpful.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Weekend rotation is required for all direct care staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residents as directed and as outlined in the plan of care.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and/or provide all necessary care for residents who are dependent.
• Use nursing assistant techniques that promote as much individual independence as possible, including walking, transfer assistance, range of motion, eating, bathing, dressing and bed mobility.
• Apply knowledge of infection control and fire and disaster policies as needed.
• Participate in continuing education and meet the requirements for annual in-service participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CNA certification

English literacy

Basic math

Weekend rotation

Education

Massachusetts CNA certification

Job description

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is a Joint Commission accredited, American Health Care Association Silver Quality Award-winning short-term rehab, long-term care and skilled nursing community. We are conveniently located at 640 Concord Avenue in Cambridge, on the Cambridge/Belmont line by the beautiful Fresh Pond Parkway, on the MBTA bus line and close to the Alewife Red Line Station. We are dedicated to our residents and team members — come join us!

We are seeking highly motivated and qualified per diem Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our nursing department, with the opportunity to change to part-time or full-time status as positions become available.

Per diem rate: $25.00 per hour base, plus shift differentials of $2.50 per hour for weekday evenings and nights and weekend days, and $3.00 per hour for weekend evenings and nights ($27.50 — $28.00 per hour with differential).

As a Certified Nursing Assistant, your essential job responsibilities include:

• Provide care to residents as directed and as outlined in the plan of care.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living and/or provide all necessary care for residents who are dependent.
• Use nursing assistant techniques that promote as much individual independence as possible, including walking, transfer assistance, range of motion, eating, bathing, dressing and bed mobility.
• Apply knowledge of infection control and fire and disaster policies as needed.
• Participate in continuing education and meet the requirements for annual in-service participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Massachusetts.
• Ability to read, write and understand English; other languages are helpful.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Weekend rotation is required for all direct care staff.

Benefits

• Competitive per diem rates, above the market, including generous shift differentials for evenings, nights and weekends.
• Weekly pay — every Friday!
• Earned sick time in accordance with Massachusetts law.
• Opportunity to move to part-time or full-time status as positions become available.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly Employee Recognition and Fun Programs.
• Parking available on site.
• On the MBTA bus line, close to the Alewife Red Line Station.

The Neville Center at Fresh Pond is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.