Certified Nursing Assistant, Brain Injury

Vinfen

. Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care in a clinically intensive brain injury program .

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeEast Bridgewater • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct nursing aide care, administering medications, and assisting with activities of daily living while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Proficient in documenting care, communicating effectively with clients and families, and advocating for individual needs.

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CNA License in MassachusettsMedication Administration Program (MAP)CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationKnowledge of Brain Injury

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Hard Skills

Nursing Aide CareMedication AdministrationVital Signs MonitoringWound CareDocumenting Nursing CareOperating Medical EquipmentAssisting with Activities of Daily LivingLifting TechniquesComputer ProficiencyCommunity Resource Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAdvocacySensitivity to Cultural IssuesRole Modeling

Tools & Technologies

WheelchairsHoyer LiftsGlucometersNebulizersOxygen Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

CNA LicenseCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationSafety Care CertificationCBIS Certification (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Brain InjuryCommunity MembershipRegulatory StandardsEmpowerment TechniquesSelf-Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care in a clinically intensive brain injury program
Administer medication and treatments according to 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 a safe, clean, welcoming, and respectful environment meeting safety and regulatory standards
Document nursing care, medication administration, daily shift notes, incident reports, and medication errors
Maintain accurate medical records, confidential files, equipment, and supplies
Communicate client status and care information to managers, colleagues, families, guardians, and Vinfen staff
Safely operate and maintain wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, walkers, glucometers, nebulizers, oxygen, and other medical equipment
Create opportunities for participation in home/program and community events
Encourage and respect individual preferences and choices; advocate for individuals served
Develop relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and other significant contacts
Collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers
Attend and participate in staff meetings, trainings, and community meetings
Act as a positive role model and assist with orientation of new staff
Adhere to Vinfen policies and procedures and perform 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
CNA license in Massachusetts required
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 (Certified Brain Injury Specialist)
Valid driver’s license required at employment
At least 21 years of age
Valid US driver’s license maintained for at least six months
Pass a driver’s screening background check
Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and perform physically active work
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
Ability to assist clients with activities of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Knowledge of brain injury, human/legal/civil rights, community resources, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, teaching modalities, and personal computer applications
Ability to document nursing care accurately, communicate effectively, collaborate with colleagues, balance competing priorities, make independent judgments, and work confidentially
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
Medical, Dental and Vision plans for eligible 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 employees who qualify
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