Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Newton, MA)


Who We Are:

The Price Center, founded in 1977, is a non-profit human service organization in Newton Highlands. We are a values based and team focused organization offering residential services, employment supports and day habilitation programs. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in their living, social and work communities. For more information on The Price Center, please go to our website at: http://www.thepricecenter.org


Summary:

The position provides direct care to individuals receiving in-home supports to support daily living skills and social skills. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, and other support staff to transform their lives.


Why choose the Price Center?
We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!


Duties & Responsibilities:

– Provide direct care services to adults with developmental disabilities including assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), toileting and feeding.
– Work with nursing staff to assure medical and personal care needs of individuals are met.
– Accompany nursing staff into community to support individuals for leisure and recreational activities.
– Adhere to all service plans for the individuals, maintaining records and progress notes.
– Focus on teaching and empowering individuals.


Requirements:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and support the body weight of any program individual with the assistance of another staff member.


Hours & Salary:

– Three Positions available (Sunday-Thursday 3:30p-10:00p; Sunday – Thursday 10p-8:00a)

– Candidate can choose shifts

– $15.00 per hour with CNA license

Our comprehensive and generous benefit package includes:

– Competitive health insurance (no deductible)
– Dental insurance
– 403(b) matching retirement plan
– Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Benefits
– 12 Paid Holidays
– Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!


To apply:

Please send a cover letter & resume or fax to 617-244-0069.

Keywords:

CNA, PCA, HHA, Day Habilitation, day time, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, case worker, care giver, social services, counseling, social work, DSP, DDS, Direct Care, psychology, mental health, disability, rehabilitative, human services, nonprofit, autism, advocacy

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