CNA (Adult Day Health)

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant JGS Lifecare at Wernick Adult Day Health Care

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

Status: 37.5 hours per week

JGS Lifecare, located in the town of Longmeadow, MA, has been the proud caretaker of the elderly within the local community for over 100 years! Founded on the Jewish principle of respecting age as a blessing, we have dedicated ourselves to delivering the best in elder care services to people of every faith and every background. Our employees are an outstanding team of professionals who go above-and-beyond each day with their compassionate care to our residents and the individuals we serve. We are currently seeking a CNA to work at our Wernick Adult Day Health Care Center.

Position Summary: As a member of our nursing team, the CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant will work as part of a nursing team directly responsible for providing high quality care to our residents while being a constant companion striving to protect, nurture and sustain the resident in a competent, caring and kind manner. In addition to providing high quality care, as a CNA you are also responsible for resident safety and the delivery of all services and tasks under the resident care plan.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision
• 401k Pension Plan *includes Per diem
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vacation, Holidays and Sick Days
• Bereavement Time
• Voluntary Benefits: STD, supplemental STD, LTD, Catastrophic Illness, Universal Life with Living Benefits, Disability Income Protection, Accident Insurance, Auto and Pet Insurance, LifeLock® Identity Theft Program Discount
• In Service Training and Development Programs
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Leadership Program
• Fitness Rebate Opportunity
• Health and Wellness Incentive Program
• Discount Food and Supply Purchase Program
• Cash Advance Program
• Free On-Campus Parking
• Public Transportation Stops on Campus
• Easy access to our campus from Interstate 91

What're your primary responsibilities as a CNA?

• Under the supervision of ED and/or clinical coordinator/wellness nurse performs participant care in accordance with the participant's program plan and personal plan.
• Provides assistance with ADL skills as needed.
• Assists staff and participants in program activities as needed.
• Effectively communicates with participants and families.
• Notifies appropriate supervisor of any changes in condition or concerns.
• Other duties as deemed necessary/appropriate and as assigned.
• Determine Resident's needs
• Provides Residents with outstanding care (customer service)
• Assist Residents with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, personal care, toileting, meals/feeding, etc.
• Assists Residents with going short distances around the building
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older and has at least a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered, Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA); or has demonstrated competence through satisfactory participation in a relevant health care training or competency evaluation program. Said training or competency evaluation program must teach students nursing and nursing related skills including at a minimum the skills identified at 105 CMR 158.033 (F) (1)(b).
• Ability to move throughout workday and perform physical activities, including sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping and lifting/moving/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Provides delegated nursing or nursing related services to participants in a program as described at 105 CMR 158.033(F).
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and willingness to handle difficult participants.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems, applications and other office equipment.
• Ability to interact effectively with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, the general public and other staff members

Apply today and become a CNA and a part of our JGS Lifecare team!

JGS is an equal opportunity employer, veterans & disability. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.