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Be the Heart of Care: Join Penacook Place as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)!

Penacook Place is currently seeking quality CNAs to join our collaborative and dedicated team! If you are passionate about providing nurturing support and direct care, this is your opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of our residents every single day.

As a CNA, you are essential to our patient-centered approach. You will create surroundings and experiences that promote a comfortable living environment, allowing our residents to engage, remain active, and enjoy their time at Penacook Place.

A Commitment to Excellence and Collaboration

We are committed to providing the highest quality of care across a comprehensive spectrum of specialized services:

• Rehabilitation and Skilled Medical Care

• Long-Term Nursing Care

• Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

• Palliative and Hospice Care

• Short-Term Respite Care

We thrive in a collaborative environment where every team member is valued for their direct contribution to resident well-being.

Your Future: Investment in Professional Development

Penacook Place is deeply committed to your professional development and career advancement! We will partner with you to strengthen your existing skills, develop new ones, and align with your career goals, providing the education and experience necessary to advance your career within our organization.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

We recognize the vital role CNAs play and offer a competitive package:

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Earned Time Off

A Note on Salary: The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of our pay scale. Your official offer will be determined at the time of an offer, reflecting your specific skills and experience as they relate to the position.

Ready to start a rewarding career where your direct care is truly valued? Contact our recruiter now for more exciting employment opportunities!

Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant

Department: Nursing

Job Reports To: Charge Nurse and Unit Managers

General Summary: The Certified Nurse Assistant provides direct care to residents under the

supervision of the Nursing Unit Charge Nurse.

Specific Requirements:

• Completion of state approved C.N.A. training program.
• Current Massachusetts C.N.A. Certification in good standing.
• New graduates of 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 assignment. (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 emergency to the nurse.
• Observes the Resident Rights policy and follows 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 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.
• Observes all measures for resident safety to include: 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 nursing home and may include accompanying resident to appointments outside nursing home.
• Develops and maintains good relationships with co-workers, residents, family members and visitors following customer service guidelines.
• Supports, participates in, and helps to promote teamwork, cooperation, and a positive work environment.
• Reports to work as scheduled, reports to work on time, and follow 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, squat to floor level.
• Able to reach heights to five feet.
• Able to move intermittently.
• Able to see and hear, with or without use of prostheses.
• Able to cope with the physical and mental job stress.