Job Description

Lead CNA - Night Shift (CNA II) - (2300097P)

Description

The Veterans' Home in Holyoke is seeking several experienced and collaborative professionals for the role of Lead CNA (CNA II). The incumbent for this position is responsible for a variety of functions including providing direct Veteran care, nutritional care, and upholding infection prevention protocols. Applicants should have an unwavering commitment to human services and be champions for the health, safety and care of our Veteran residents.

Schedule:

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position working from 11:15pm - 7:15 am with an alternating weekend and holiday schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

Provide daily Veteran care to include assistance with ADLs
Report and document all Veteran care activities particularly when there is a change to a Veteran's condition
Demonstrate effective problem-solving by using both sound judgement and interpersonal skills to promote a professional, safe and productive environment of care
Report complaints by Veterans or family members
Maintain competencies in all aspects of Veteran care and to ensure the delivery of safe Veteran care and compliance with regulatory standards
Attend in-service programs to remain current with nursing trends, new techniques, and equipment
Perform other related duties as required

Required Qualifications:

Must possess a current, active certification as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
At least one (1) year of experience in the care of geriatric patients in a healthcare setting such as long-term care

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in dementia, hospice or other relevant discipline;
CPR certification through the American Heart Association;
Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members;
Demonstrated attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed;
Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information
Skilled in the use of using a computer for completion of work assignments

Salary: 44,135.26 - 56,994.02 Yearly