Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Wellness Center

Lasell Village is a unique life plan community with education at its heart, located on the beautiful campus of Lasell University in Newton. We are a caring and vibrant community home to more than 225 residents in independent living apartments, supported living studios, and a 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitative facility.

We have openings at Lasell House, our skilled nursing and rehab floor and the Studios Supported Living Unit

Wellness Center Hours are 7:00am- 8:00pm.

Call to discuss the shifts available.

We have 3 positions open.

Benefits:

• A full complement of insurance benefits including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
• 3 weeks' vacation to start, personal days, sick days and 10 paid holidays
• 403(b) plan with a generous 7.5% match after 1 year of employment
• Tuition reimbursement (free tuition at Lasell University for yourself or eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement of $1000.00 per year at institutions outside Lasell University for staff
• Discounted lunch at our on-site Cafe
• Staff appreciation bonus 2x a year
• Public transportation reimbursement ($50 per month)
• Free parking
• Free ESL training (English as a second language)
• On-going training & development courses
• Amazing workplace culture of friendliness and teamwork

Job Description:

Patient Care

• Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect, provide nursing care in privacy
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times
• Provides patient care in a manner conductive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:
• Keep patients dry (change gown and linens when wet or soiled)
• Assist with meals and daily snacks as indicated
• Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Obtains and records Vital Signs and weights per policy
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfers
• Positions patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed
• Applies adaptive equipment as ordered
• Cares for personal belongings
• Assists physician and/or licensed nurse with treatments and procedures as needed
• Makes both occupied and unoccupied beds
• Notify licensed nurse if patient identification is missing
• Participates in the care planning process and implements care according to care plan
• Performs skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation
• Applies simple clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages, under direction of the licensed nurse, as permitted by state regulation
• Feeds or assists patients with meals and provides additional nourishment and hydration per care plan
• Maintain intake and output records as instructed
• Answers call light or bell promptly delivers messages, cleans areas of spillage or accidents
• Uses standard precautions when caring for all patients. Adheres to Contact and/or droplet precautions as indicated
• Reports changes in patient's condition, patient/family concerns or complaints to charge nurse and/or supervisor
• Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident.

Requirements:

. Valid CNA certification

· A minimum of one year full-time or equivalent clinical experience.

· Knowledge of established best practices and standards of nursing care.

· Must relate confidentially, professionally, and positively with residents, families, and other employees at all levels.

· Must be able to work independently.

· Excellent verbal and written communication/critical thinking skills.

Lasell Village considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Lasell are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB), and using designated PPE when required.

Lasell Village is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

We are proud to be listed as an Age-Friendly Certified Employer.

Please email resume to msoler@lasell.edu

Salary : $1,000