Full-Time
Certified Nursing Assistant
Posted on 9/10/2025
Advocates
1,001-5,000 employees
Nonprofit providing family care and autism
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
Marlborough, MA, USA
In Person
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- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate Required. Experience with the program population is preferred.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals.
- Strong computer knowledge.
- High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team oriented environment and as well as work independently
- Ability to execute a variety of decision-making models.
- Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
- Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
- Provide support in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of an RN and Program Manager.
- Perform all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standard.
- Assist program support staff in completion of all daily/shift tasks, including but not limited to oversight of individuals’ medical and health needs: hospitalization, appointments, assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents' personal belongings.
- Provide ongoing support, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
- Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning duties as assigned.
- Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLSs) for residents as required.
- Coordinate scheduling for residents requiring occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy.
- Take and record weights, blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and respiration and give skin care treatments, as permitted by state regulation.
- Report on resident status or family concerns to RN and Program Manager.
- Ensure all paperwork, reports, trainings are up to date and completed within the Divisions expected timelines.
- Ensure that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individual's needs and rights.
- Attend and actively participate in all trainings as assigned and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, crisis management, and MAP
Advocates is a nonprofit organization that provides care programs and partners with community groups to support people with disabilities, mental health needs, and family caregivers. It operates through programs like Adult Family Care, which places individuals in family-like settings, and group homes for people with autism, all funded by donations, grants, and fundraising events such as its annual gala. The organization works with community partners to expand its services and reach a wider audience. Its leadership guides a mission to offer compassionate care and practical solutions to improve people’s lives. The main goal is to help clients live meaningful, supported lives by connecting them with appropriate care options and supportive networks.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Framingham, Massachusetts
Founded
1975
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MolinaCares’ $75,000 grant validates the Friendship Project and supports expansion.
- The Friendship Project addresses loneliness and caregiver respite, appealing to healthcare partners.
- Serving 40,000-plus people annually creates localized fundraising and referral opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Grant dependence exposes the Friendship Project to immediate funding renewal risk.
- Donation and gala reliance creates volatile operating cash during weak fundraising cycles.
- Medicaid rate freezes or eligibility cuts would compress margins across multiple service lines.
What makes Advocates unique
- Operates a full continuum of culturally responsive human services in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
- Targets loneliness, mental health, disability, autism, brain injury, and family-care needs.
- Combines direct services with volunteer companionship and community partnership programs.
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Advocates celebrates $75,000 grant from The MolinaCares Accord to expand the Friendship Project. * Jun 2, 2026 Updated 5 hrs ago Molina Healthcare ("Molina"), in collaboration with The MolinaCares Accord ("MolinaCares"), awarded a $75,000 grant to Advocates,a human services nonprofit, to support the expansion of its Friendship Project. The program combats loneliness and social isolation among adults living with mental health challenges and disabilities. Research shows that individuals with serious mental illness experience loneliness at a rate 2.3 times greater than the general population, contributing to poorer health outcomes and increased emergency healthcare utilization. The Friendship Project connects adults with trained volunteers who provide companionship, emotional support, and practical assistance through regular visits, phone calls, outings, and other connections. Funding will support efforts to increase volunteer recruitment and community partnerships, as well as program coordination. "Loneliness and social isolation can have a profound impact on both mental and physical health," said Jeff Keilson, senior vice president of innovation and partnerships of Advocates. "We are deeply grateful to Molina and MolinaCares for investing in programs that create meaningful human connection and improve quality of life for people in our communities." Studies show perceived emotional support reduces the risk of common mental health disorders and severe mental health crises. The Friendship Project also provides a physical and mental respite for 24/7 caregivers who often experience stress from the demands of around-the-clock care. "Molina and MolinaCares are proud to support a program that addresses mental health, a key factor in overall wellness," said Bill Graham, plan president of Molina Healthcare. "This grant reflects a commitment to evidence-based solutions for traditionally underserved populations." About Advocates. Advocates partners with people navigating life challenges to support growth, learning, and connections to the community. Advocates, which serves more than 40,000 children, teens, adults, and families annually, provides a full continuum of culturally responsive services for individuals facing mental health challenges, developmental disabilities, autism, brain injuries, and other life challenges throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts and in Rhode Island. About The MolinaCares Accord. Established by Molina Healthcare, Inc., The MolinaCares Accord oversees a community investment platform created to improve the health and well-being of disadvantaged populations by funding meaningful, measurable, and innovative programs and solutions that improve health, life, and living in local communities. The MolinaCares Accord funds such measures through The Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) established in 2020 by Molina Healthcare, Inc. About Molina Healthcare. Senior Whole Health, LLC, dba Molina Healthcare provides government-funded, quality health care under the Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care programs serving dual eligibles enrolled in Medicare and MassHealth. Senior Whole Health is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Molina Healthcare, Inc., a Fortune 500 company that provides managed health care services under the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and through state insurance marketplaces. For more information, visit MolinaHealthcare.com.