CNA - Ironstone/Andover, MA

This is a bargaining unit position.

Schedule: SATURDAY and SUNDAY , 8 am - 8 pm (12 hr shifts, total 24 hours/wkly)

Every other Wednesday 12:00pm-2:00pm Bi Weekly Staff Meeting is optional but recommended with this part time shift.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the health, safety and well-being of Individuals served, seeking assistance and medical interventions as appropriate.

• Serves as a Mandated Reporter and is required to advise direct supervisor, DDS and DPPC immediately if abuse and/or neglect of an Individual is suspected.

• Handle crisis situations according to agency policies and procedures, seeking resources when necessary.

• Monitor group home site and vehicle for safety, cleanliness and upkeep and take necessary action to ensure same. Report safety concerns per established protocols.

• Establish rapport with Individuals participating in the group home program.

• Support the learning of Individuals by use of motivational techniques, effective interventions and various communication approaches including verbal, gesture, and written communication.

• Assist Individuals with any activities of daily living (ADLs) as applicable to each Individual’s abilities.

• Responsible for scheduling and accompanying individuals to medical appointments/treatments, ensuring accurate reporting to physician and follow through with respect to doctor’s orders and recommendations.

• Responsible for producing accurate, legible, and complete medical documentation for Individuals served, including but not limited to treatment charts and data sheets.

• Properly administer medication, (or support individuals who can self-medicate) in accordance with Agency, DDS and DPH guidelines - Medication Administration Procedures (MAP), (including via g-tube, as needed).

• Lift, turn, move, position and transport Individuals into and out of beds, recliners, wheelchairs, whirlpool, lifts, etc. Provide daily range of motion exercises and record data.

• Assist with ambulation. Reposition Individuals and perform incontinence changes every 2 hours day and night or according to Health providers’ orders/recommendations.

• Observe and report presence of pressure areas and skin breakdown to prevent decubitus ulcers (bedsores); weigh and measure Individuals; measure and record Individuals’ temperatures, pulse and respirations. Record food/fluid intake, report changes in eating habits. Perform special treatments as instructed/required and report any communicable or infectious disease immediately to supervisor.

• Ensure Individuals are provided nutritionally sound food options along with the education to help them understand the impact of their food consumption. Provide G-Tube feeding as needed.

• Support each Individuals existing relationships and assist in increasing their network of friends and acquaintances.

• Provide transportation for individuals to/from activities, medical appointments, and/or day programs through use of agency vehicle.

• Provide sex education, relationship building, life and money management counsel when appropriate.

• Assist individuals in becoming part of their community by supporting them in learning how to find resources, activities and transportation in the community.

• Carry out all interventions in an Individual’s Behavioral Protocol Plan as written and trained. Redirect and/or physically support Individuals who may be aggressive using proactive techniques while maintaining self-control.

• Responsible for understanding and implementing any support strategies pertaining to ISP goals.

• Communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully with Individuals, co-workers, management, guardians, and others while on company time.

• Responsible for being familiar with and abiding by Agency, Department, and Program policies and procedures including bargaining unit personnel policies and for acting in a manner consistent with organizational values, mission, and goals.

• Serve as an active, contributing and problem-solving member of the team. Provide support to co-workers including relief staff by sharing knowledge about Individuals as appropriate for the role of support staff.

• Attend and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings and trainings as well as supervision meetings.

• This job description is not all inclusive and does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by direct support staff. Employees are required to follow/perform any job-related instruction or job related duty as directed by their immediate supervisor or another member of management in the Residential function