Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Provides direct service and daily routine and episodic daily nursing aide care in a clinically intensive program designed to provide trauma-informed care for individuals with complex health needs. Supports self-administration of medications according to DMHAS policies and procedures. Uses rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including trauma-informed care principals to help individuals served overcome barriers to live more independently. Assists individuals served to become integrated into the community. Assists program to meet high quality standards.

• Provides assistance with activities of daily living according to each individuals treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, community membership, community relationships, vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, and passive range of motion exercises, as needed or ordered by primary care provider.
• Monitors and observes individuals served for any changes in physical, mental, or emotional status.
• Assists with self-administration of medication in accordance with Vinfen policies and procedures. Provides for the nutritional needs of individuals served.
• Transports, assists, and accompanies individuals served to medical, dental, and other appointments as directed by shift/program manager/administrator.
• Creates an environment, including individual’s room and common area, that is safe, clean, welcoming, and respectful to individuals, families, neighbors. Ensures that the environment meets all safety and regulatory standards and maintains trauma-informed care principles
• Documents nursing care and services provided to individuals served as per Vinfen’s policies and procedures, including daily shift / TCM notes. Ensures that individual’s served medical record and confidential file and other information is current and accurate.
• Follows Vinfen policies and procedures for incident reporting and medication errors. Ensures that all pape...