CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Penacook Place is Now Hiring CNAs on Indeed with Exciting New Wages!

We're offering top-tier compensation, including increased hourly rates and potential sign-on bonuses, for Certified Nursing Assistants dedicated to providing quality resident care. Apply today through our Indeed postings and discover a rewarding career with growth opportunities, a positive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join us in creating surroundings and experiences that promote a comfortable living environment for our residents to engage, remain active, and enjoy their time at Penacook Place. Our commitment to your professional development means you can strengthen your existing skills, develop new ones, and understand your career goals with us.

Contact Alicia Melo, Covenant Clinical Recruiter, for more information on this exciting job opportunity, (978) 312-4373 [email protected]

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Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant

3p-11p and 11p-7a shift available

Department: Nursing

Specific Requirements:

• Completion of state-approved C.N.A. training program.
• Current Massachusetts C.N.A. Certification in good standing.
• New graduates of the MA-approved C.N.A. training program may be employed pending completion of Certification testing within the first four months of employment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to read, write, and speak English in a legible and understandable manner.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks according to daily written assignments. (Lead CNA will make.)
• Follows all policies and nursing care procedures as instructed and assigned.
• Reports unusual resident observations, changes in condition, accidents or incidents, or emergencies to the nurse.
• Observe the Resident Rights policy and follow HIPPA regulations for confidentiality.
• Treats all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity and respect, and sensitivity and empathy for resident physical and emotional needs.
• Reports suspected or observed resident abuse as mandated by the Abuse Statute.
• Provides direct resident care as identified in each resident Care Plan to include, bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, eating, toileting, range of motion, and other forms of assistance with activities of daily living. After patients ADL’s are completed, those patients are everyone’s responsibility.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control and follows Standard Precautions
• Cares for residents’ rooms and belongings to maintain a safe and neat environment.
• Every C.N.A. answers resident call lights as promptly as feasible. Keeps call bell within reach.
• Every C.N.A. will make sure their PCC and repositioning sheets are done at the end of every shift.
• Observe all measures for resident safety including fall risk assessment, elopement potential, procedures for assisting with transfer, lifting, ambulation, and other measures as indicated in the care plan.
• Assists in transportation of residents within the nursing home and may include accompanying residents to appointments outside the nursing home.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers, residents, family members, and visitors following customer service guidelines.
• Supports and participates in, and helps to promote teamwork, cooperation, and a positive work environment.
• Reports to work as scheduled, reports to work on time, and follows the Nursing Department Staffing/Scheduling policy to include unit/shift re-assignments as necessary.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Follows all policies and procedures of Penacook Place.
• Maintains current C.N.A. certification, in good standing, to include completion of twelve (12) hours of continuing education per year.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Able to push/pull up to 40 pounds.
• Able to stand up to six hours daily.
• Able to kneel
• Able to walk.
• Able to bend, kneel, and squat to floor level.
• Able to reach heights of five feet.
• Able to move intermittently.
• Able to see and hear, with or without the use of prostheses.
• Able to cope with the physical and mental job stress.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

The starting rate for this position is:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $20.00 - $25.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person