CNA / HHA (Mental Health Services) at Vinfen

Methuen, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

24.15

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Treatment Plan Implementation, Activities of Daily Living Assistance, Community Integration, Transportation, Financial Skills Teaching, Health Goal Setting, Psychiatric Conditions Care, Medical Expertise, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, MAP Certification

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Schedule: Tue-Sat 3pm-11pm Salary: $24.15 / hour As an ACCS Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), you will provide direct service and routine, episodic nursing aide care to adults who have both complex medical needs and psychiatric conditions. Working in a small Group Living Environment, you will have a range of duties include administrating medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP), implementing treatment plans, and assisting people with activities of daily living, such as household chores and cooking. The work that you will do in this role goes beyond assisting with medical needs and completing activities of daily living as each interaction with the clients will have an impact on their ability to integrate into their communities and pursue life goals. Examples include strengthening residents' connection to their community, providing transportation on shopping and doctor's appointments, teaching financial skills and working on exercise or health related goals. This position will allow you to exercise your medical expertise, develop relationships due to low ratios, and most importantly, assist someone living with mental health conditions to overcome the barriers to living independently. Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security! Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes: * A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan * First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance! * Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!) * Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance * Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care) * Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance * Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): * 15 days of Vacation per year * 11 Paid Holidays * 10 Sick Days per year * 3 Personal Days per year * Educational Assistance and Remission Programs * $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap! * Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more! About Us 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 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit at www.vinfen.org/careers. [http://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. Keywords: CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical, C.N.A., Home Health aide, VinfenCNA, VinfenHHA Qualifications * Current Certified Nurse Assistant valid in Massachusetts required. * A high school diploma or GED required. * One to two years of job-specific experience in human services preferred * Experience working with people with psychiatric conditions and/or co-occurring disorders strongly preferred. * Must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid US drivers license for at least 6 months. * Must be willing to use a fully insured, personal vehicle during the course of the job * Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment * Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference and multi-state background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

The Certified Nurse Assistant will provide direct service and routine nursing aide care to adults with complex medical needs and psychiatric conditions in a group living setting. Duties include administering medication, implementing treatment plans, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting community integration and life goals.