Certified Nursing Assistant, Brain Injury

Vinfen

. Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care to individuals with brain injuries and complex health needs .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timeBraintree • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 per hourWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing aide care to individuals with brain injuries, including medication administration, daily living assistance, and effective communication with clients and families. Proficient in maintaining accurate medical records and adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

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CNA CertificationMedication Administration Program (MAP)Knowledge of Brain InjuryCPR CertificationFirst Aid Certification

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationDaily Living AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringWound CareDocumentation of Nursing CarePhysical Assistance TechniquesClient AdvocacyKnowledge of Community ResourcesComputer Applications ProficiencyLifting Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationEmpathyProblem-SolvingRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

WheelchairsWalkersHoyer LiftsGlucometersNebulizersOxygen Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Massachusetts CNA LicenseCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationSafety Care CertificationCBIS Certification (optional)

Industry Keywords

Brain Injury CareNursing AideClient AdvocacyCommunity EngagementRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care to individuals with brain injuries and complex health needs
Administer medication and treatments under Medication Administration Program (MAP) guidelines and Vinfen policies
Assist with activities of daily living, including community membership, vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, and passive range of motion exercises
Monitor individuals for changes in physical, mental, or emotional status
Provide for nutritional needs
Transport, assist, and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
Maintain safe, clean, welcoming, and respectful rooms and common areas that meet safety and regulatory standards
Document nursing care, medication administration, daily shift notes, incident reports, and medication errors according to policy
Maintain accurate and current medical records, confidential files, paperwork, equipment, and supplies
Communicate client status and care information with managers, colleagues, Vinfen staff, families, guardians, and community providers
Safely use and maintain wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, glucometers, nebulizers, oxygen, and other medical equipment
Provide opportunities for participation in home/program and community events
Encourage and respect individual preferences and choices; advocate for individuals served
Develop effective relationships with individuals served, families, guardians, and significant others
Collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers
Attend and actively participate in staff, training, and community meetings
Act as a positive role model and assist with orientation of new staff
Adhere to Vinfen policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience as a CNA, preferably with people with a brain injury
High school diploma or equivalent required
Massachusetts CNA license required
Valid driver’s license presented at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver’s license maintained for at least six months
Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
Ability to pass a driver’s screening background check
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
May be asked to obtain CBIS certification
Skills and competencies of a CNA
Knowledge of brain injury
Ability to communicate verbally and document nursing care accurately and effectively
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of teaching modalities
Ability to balance competing priorities and make independent judgments and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of personal computer applications and equipment
Ability to perform physically active work, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan requiring no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision plans for employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more
Employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for qualifying employees
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Generous paid time off for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week