Vinfen

Health and human services for disabilities

Certified Nursing Assistant - Brain Injury

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 5

Part-timeSouthborough, MA, USA$23.32 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant is required; experience supporting people with brain injuries is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Driving is required using either a Vinfen van or a personal vehicle. Personal-vehicle use requires adequate insurance and a safe driving record subject to annual checks.
A valid driver's license must be presented at employment. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, have held a valid U.S. driver's license for at least six months, and pass a driver's screening background check.
The ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb is required for this physically active position.
The ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift is required.
The ability to operate a computer and office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer is required.
The ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways is required.
The ability to assist clients with activities of daily living is required.
The ability to remain stationary 50% of the time as needed is required.
The ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility is required.
The ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives is required.
Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.
CPR certification is required within two weeks of hire.
First Aid certification is required within two weeks of hire.
Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification is required within 150 days of hire.
Safety Care certification is required within 90 days of hire.
A Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license is required.
Knowledge of brain injury, human and civil rights, legal and community resources, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, teaching modalities, personal computer applications and equipment, and documentation standards is required.
The role requires the ability to communicate and document nursing care accurately, work collaboratively and confidentially, balance competing priorities, and make independent judgments and decisions.
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues is required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care in a clinically intensive program for people diagnosed with brain injury who may have complex health needs.
Administer medication under Medication Administration Program (MAP) guidelines and follow rehabilitation values, principles, and techniques, including skills training to help people overcome barriers and live more independently.
Assist people served to become integrated into the community and help the program meet quality standards.
Assist with activities of daily living according to each person's treatment plan and Individual Service Plan (ISP), including community membership and relationships, vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, and passive range-of-motion exercises as needed or ordered by a primary care provider.
Monitor and observe people served for changes in physical, mental, or emotional status.
Administer medication and treatments according to MAP and Vinfen policies and procedures.
Provide for the nutritional needs of people served.
Transport, assist, and accompany people served to medical, dental, and other appointments as directed by the shift or program manager or administrator.
Create a safe, clean, welcoming, and respectful environment in individual rooms and common areas for people served, families, and neighbors, and ensure it meets safety and regulatory standards.
Document nursing care and services, including medication administration and daily shift notes, in accordance with Vinfen policies and procedures; keep medical records, confidential files, and other information current and accurate.
Follow Vinfen policies and procedures for incident reporting and medication errors, and ensure paperwork meets Vinfen and outside-agency standards.
Communicate effectively and accurately with the manager or administrator, report changes in clients' status as directed, and communicate with colleagues, staff, families, and guardians as warranted.
Use assistive equipment safely, including wheelchairs and Hoyer lifts; maintain equipment and supplies such as wheelchairs, walkers, and Hoyer lifts; and use medical equipment such as glucometers, nebulizers, and oxygen equipment safely.
Provide opportunities for people served to engage in and participate in home, program, and community events.
Ensure that the preferences and choices of people served are encouraged and respected, and advocate effectively on their behalf.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with people served, their families or guardians, and other significant people in their lives.
Act as a liaison and collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers.
Attend and actively participate in staff training, staff meetings, and community meetings.
Act as a positive role model for people served.
Assist with orientation of new staff.
Adhere to Vinfen policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Brain injury experience is preferred.
The employee may be asked to obtain Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) certification.

Overview

Provides direct service and daily routine and episodic daily nursing aide care in a clinically intensive program designed to meet the needs of a unique and specialized population who have been diagnosed with a brain injury and may have complex health needs. Administers medication under the Medication Administration Program (MAP) guidelines. Uses rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training to help individuals served overcome barriers to live more independently. Assists individuals served to become integrated into the community. Assists program to meet high quality standards.

Responsibilities

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listedbelow:• Provides assistance with activities of daily living according to each individual's treatment plan and ISP that includes, but is not limited to, community membership, community relationships, vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, and passive range of motion exercises, as needed or ordered by primary care provider.• Monitors and observes individuals served for any changes in physical, mental, or emotional status.• Administers medication and treatments according to Medication Administration Program (MAP) and in accordance with Vinfen policies and procedures.• Provides for the nutritional needs of individuals served.• Transports, assists, and accompanies individuals served to medical, dental, and other appointments as directed by shift/program manager/administrator.• Creates an environment, including individual’s room and common area, that is safe, clean, welcoming, and respectful to individuals, families, neighbors. Ensures that environment meets all safety and regulatory standards.• Documents nursing care and services provided to individuals served as per Vinfen’s policies and procedures, including medication administration and daily shift notes. Ensures that individual’s served medical record and confidential file and other information is current and accurate.• Follows Vinfen policies and procedures for incident reporting and medication errors. Ensures that all paperwork meets standards of Vinfen policies and procedures and other outside agencies, as required.• Communicates effectively and accurately with manager/administrator. Communicates and reports any changes in client’s status to manager/administrator and others as directed by manager/administrator. Communicates effectively with colleagues and Vinfen staff. Communicates effectively with clients’ families and/or guardian, as warranted.• Works effectively and safely with assistive equipment that includes, but is not limited to, wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, and other medical equipment. Maintains individuals served medical equipment and supplies that include, but are not limited to, wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts. Works effectively and safely with medical equipment that includes, but is notlimited to, glucometers, nebulizers, oxygen.• Provides opportunities for individuals served to engage and participate in home/program events and community events.• Ensures that individuals served preferences and choices are encouraged and respected.• Advocates effectively for individuals served.• Develops and maintains effective relationships with individual served, families, and/or guardians and other significant relationships of individuals served.• Acts as liaison and collaborates effectively with other Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers.• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, trainings, and community meetings.• Acts as positive role model for individuals served.• Assists with orientation of new staff.• Adheres to all Vinfen policies and procedures.• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:• Skills and competencies of a CNA• Knowledge of brain injury• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues• Ability to accurately and effectively communicate verbally• Ability to accurately and effectively document nursing care provided• Sensitivity to the cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques• Knowledge of teaching modalities• Ability to balance competing priorities• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity• Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment• Knowledge of documentation standards requirement

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Typical Requirements:Prior experience as a CNA, preferably with people with a brain injury.

Preferred /Required Education:A high school diploma or equivalent required.

Driving Requirements:Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver’s license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least six months, and must be able to pass a driver’s screening background check.

Physical Effort:Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position.Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.

Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living.

Ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time as needed.Ability to bend, reach, file, sit, stand, and move around the facility.

Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Certifications:CPR is required within two weeks of hireFirst Aid is required within two weeks of hireMAP is required within 150 days of hireSafety Care is required within 90 days of hireMay be asked to obtain CBIS certification (Certified Brian Injury Specialist)

Required Credentials/Licenses:CNA license in Massachusetts is required

Pay Range

USD $23.32 - USD $23.32 /Hr.

Compensation: 23.32 to 23.32 (USD)

About the Company

Vinfen

Health and human services for disabilities

Vinfen provides health and human services to adolescents and adults with disabilities or life challenges. It operates more than 200 locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut and offers a range of evidence-based programs, including recovery support, supported living, habilitation, education, employment services, clinical care, and peer support. How the product works: Vinfen delivers these services through coordinated programs and teams at community sites and partners, helping people gain skills, live more independently, and participate in daily life. How it differs from competitors: Its large, regional network covers a broad continuum of care—from clinical treatment to housing and employment—across both youths and adults, using evidence-based approaches and integrated supports. What the company aims to achieve: to improve quality of life, independence, and meaningful community participation for people with disabilities or life challenges.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cambridge, MA
Founded: 1977

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