Behavioral Health Cert. Nursing Assist

Behavioral Health (CNA) Certified Nursing Assistant Job Category: Direct

Service Requisition Number: CERTI005931 Full-Time On-site East

Longmeadow, MA 01028, USA Center for Human Development, (CHD), is

currently looking for Behavioral Health Certified Nursing Assistants

(CNA) to join the team at Heron House, an Enhanced Medical Group Living

Environment (EMGLE) program. Our new 18-bed facility located in East

Longmeadow, MA allows you the ability to provide quality care and

support to those we serve with a small CNA to client ratio. You will

work alongside a supportive team of LPN?s and Direct Care staff

providing care and compassion all the while gaining valuable experience

in CHD?s modern EMGLE facility. A LITTLE ABOUT THE EMGLE FACILITY: The

Enhanced Medical GLE (EMGLE) provides a variety of skilled healthcare

and supportive services including around the clock nursing and personal

care assistance to Persons with mental illness in addition to

compounding medical needs. These services are designed to meet and

support the daily needs of Persons with chronic medical conditions,

terminal illnesses and/or disabilities, which are impacted by their

significant mental illness. These Persons require licensed and

unlicensed professional services to meet their chronic complex medical

and behavioral needs to ensure improvement or stabilization of their

medical and behavioral condition. This model will also serve to

maintain, prevent, or slow worsening of condition as well as assisting

transition to a lower level of care setting or prevent

hospitalization/nursing facility admissions. A competitive hourly wage

of \$20.00 and an attractive benefit package are available with this CNA

opportunity. With a \$2.00 hourly differential for 3rd shift available.

YOUR ROLE AS A CNA YOU WILL: Provide direct care as needed. Providing

personal hygiene care by assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping

with showers and baths. Provides activities of daily living by assisting

with serving meals, feeding Persons as necessary; ambulating, Provides

adjunct care by administering nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice

packs, heat treatments. Maintains the stability of Persons served by

checking vital signs and weight; recording intake and output

information. Provides comfort to Persons by utilizing resources and

materials; transporting patients; reporting observations of the patient

to Registered Nurse. Utilize our simplistic \"once a shift\" service

note portal to complete forms, reports, logs, and records in an easy to

use system. Perform light cleaning and upkeep of facility.

Transportation Required For Accompanying Residents To Appointments In

the community. Work closely with LPN team to run groups for the

residents. Qualifications: Certification as a CNA CPR and First Aid

Certification, Preferred 6 Months Experience In a Behavioral Health

setting, required 6 months experience working with the elderly, people

with disabilities, behavioral challenges and cognitive disabilities,

Required Preferred Are Those Candidates That Have Successfully Completed

Safety Care Training that utilizes physical restraints, de-escalation

and redirection techniques. (Training provided). Valid driver?s license

with a reliable and insured motor vehicle Meeting physical demands of

the role. IE: Ability to lift 45 lbs or more, stocking supplies,

exercising groups, extended periods of walking and/or standing

Participate and successfully complete training requirements in

compliance with CHD and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health

High School Diploma, or equivalent SUCCESS FACTORS: Enthusiasm and

passion for the work they do Ability to collaborate and work within a

team environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong

Written Skills And Experience With Electronic Health Record Management

is a plus