Notre Dame Health Care Center, deeply rooted in the heritage the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, is committed to the physical, spiritual, and emotional care of our residents. Located off the shores of Lake Quinsigamond within the woods of the Worcester Land Trust, we seek candidates committed to providing high quality and compassionate care to our residents within our skilled nursing healthcare facility.

Excellent Benefits:

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus*,
• Competitive salaries,
• Best staffing ratios in nursing care,
• Tuition Reimbursement and Educational Scholarships,
• Employee $$ Loans,
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance,
• Retirement Plan with a company match
• Paid LTD and Life Insurance

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse, C.N.A. provides for the care of residents within scope of training, assigned duties, and within scope of NDHC policies and procedures. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs all personal care activities under the direction of an RN and which may include, but not be limited to, assisting the patient or client with personal hygiene, ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, and physical transfer,
• Ensure resident care environment is appropriately maintained to reflect a clean, safe and healthy environment,
• Assist with tasks associated with position including all aspects of resident assistance, transporting, and ADL care,
• Assist resident/staff with the use of devices such as a wheelchair, walker, and mechanical lift devices,
• Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises,
• Keeping records of personal health care activities,
• Preparing and assisting residents with meals,
• Assist residents/staff with daily activities and social programs,
• Observing appearance and gross behavioral changes in the patient and reporting to the RN.

We currently have full time, part time, and per diem openings.

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MA C.N.A. Certification required. Must be able to work every other weekend and every other holiday. Must be able to work all scheduled hours regardless of bad weather. Position requires flexibility in daily schedule to accommodate needs of residents. 1-3 years experience as a C.N.A. preferred, but not required.

*Sign-On Bonus: $500 paid at 3-months and 6-months from hire date. Must maintain regular part time or full time employment status to receive bonus.

PI130541743

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant, $25/hr - 4997

We are seeking multiple Certified Nursing Assistants to join our team! You will work alongside fellow caregivers to provide high quality patient care. Some require the extra care and support which is why we are in need of more qualified CNA’s to join our team and help.

If you’re looking to work, we’re hiring on an immediate basis. Proper PPE equipment will be supplied for all working situations. We’re hiring for multiple shifts and are flexible to early or late schedule preferences. We’re also willing to pay up to $25/hr for qualified CNA’s with previous experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff
• Administer prescribed medications to patients
• Sterilize and prepare medical tools and equipment
• Assist in the transport of patients
• Provide companionship and basic care to patients
• Maintain a clean and healthy environment

Qualifications:

• At least 1+ years of experience in nursing, patient care, or other related fields
• Any experience specifically in mental health is preferred
• Must be certified (CNA) and certificate up to date and in good standing
• Ability to build rapport with patients in a compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology

If you’d like to apply, please submit a resume for consideration

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor #pando2-1

• Demonstrates NWH CAREfirst standards of behavior while working toward accomplishing the hospital goals: acknowledges customer, introduces self, explains situation, and answers questions in a warm and welcoming manner
• Prepares patient rooms for admission
• Orients the patient and family to the unit/room upon admission
• Keeps the patient and family informed of scheduled routines and activities
• Ensures patient safety and promotes comfort
• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, elimination needs, ambulation, and nourishment; performs these activities for patients who are unable to care for themselves
• Takes vital signs; performs blood sugar testing; measures patient's height and weight; records intake, output and amount eaten. Reports significant changes to the Registered Nurse
• Documents patient data in the medical record in a timely manner - dates and times all entries
• Ensures a safe environment for staff and specific populations served
• Maintains appropriate situational safety standards, such as personal protective equipment and proper body mechanics during patient care activities
• Maintains annual job requirements/competencies such as mandatory education, CPR, and employee health requirements
• Performs duties as assigned under the direction of the RN
• Receives and reports patient information to the RN
• Contributes to the plan of care through communication with the Registered Nurse
• Observes and reports changes in patients' condition to RN
• Runs errands as directed
• Uses the Premise System to request transport for the purpose of picking up supplies and equipment
• Transports patients via stretcher, wheelchair, bed, isolette, crib, or escorts to various areas within the Hospital
• Transports equipment, supplies, patient belongings, pharmaceuticals and specimens to and from other departments, as requested
• Ensures the CAREfirst standards of service excellence are consistently used to enhance the overall patient experience
• Provides 1:1 patient observation as assigned
• Maintains environment, supplies and equipment
• Orders supplies and equipment as directed by the manager or charge nurse
• Provides effective handoff to relieving Patient Care Assistant and reports off to assigned nurse prior to break and at end of assigned shift
• Performs phlebotomy procedures
• Performs secretarial duties as needed
• Greets, directs, and assists all persons arriving on the unit; answers phone; and receives and relays messages accurately and in a timely fashion
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment assuring a positive first impression of the area
• Demonstrates competence in all software systems in use on the assigned unit
• Acts as a liaison between the unit and other departments
• Orders supplies and equipment; maintains designated par levels of supplies
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and transfer of patients, as assigned

• CPR training required
• Phlebotomy training and experience preferred
• Must be able to speak and understand written and oral English communication

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant, or is a Nursing student currently enrolled in a formal program who has successfully completed at least one clinical rotation, or is currently enrolled in and successfully completes the NWH Patient Care Assistant Training Program.