Lead CNA - Evening Shift (Cna II)

The Veterans' Home in Holyoke is seeking several experienced and collaborative professionals for the role of Lead CNA (CNA II). The incumbent for this position is responsible for a variety of functions including providing direct Veteran care, nutritional care, and upholding infection prevention protocols. Applicants should have an unwavering commitment to human services and be champions for the health, safety and care of our Veteran residents.

Schedule:

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position working from 3pm to 11:30pm with an alternating weekend and holiday schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide daily Veteran care to include assistance with ADLs

• Report and document all Veteran care activities particularly when there is a change to a Veteran's condition

• Demonstrate effective problem-solving by using both sound judgement and interpersonal skills to promote a professional, safe and productive environment of care

• Report complaints by Veterans or family members

• Maintain competencies in all aspects of Veteran care and to ensure the delivery of safe Veteran care and compliance with regulatory standards

• Attend in-service programs to remain current with nursing trends, new techniques, and equipment

• Perform other related duties as required

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, active certification as a Nurse Aide in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• At least one (1) year of experience in the care of geriatric patients in a healthcare setting such as long-term care

• CPR certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in dementia, hospice or other relevant discipline;

• Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members;

• Demonstrated attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed;

• Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information

• Skilled in the use of using a computer for completion of work assignments

Agency Mission:

The Veterans' Home in Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for Veterans in the Commonwealth. The Veterans' Home is staffed by approximately 330 administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide "Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect" to our Veterans.

Learn more about our important work: http://www.mass.gov/hly

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, paraprofessional or technical experience in a hospital, clinic or medical facility, the major duties of which included providing nursing care, medical and/or paramedical services to clients/patients, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree or higher with a major in medical technology, medical assistant, nursing, nurse education or medicine may be substituted for the required experience.*

II. Registration as a Certified Medical Assistant by the American Association of Medical assistants may be substituted for the required experience.

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements: None

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.