Certified Nursing Assistant, Brain Injury

Vinfen

. Assist with activities of daily living according to treatment plans and ISPs, including vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, community membership, and passive range of motion exercises .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRandolph • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care and support for individuals with brain injuries, including medication administration, documentation, and adherence to safety protocols. Strong ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with various stakeholders while maintaining a respectful and empowering environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C.N.A. Certification/LicenseMedication AdministrationDocumentation StandardsKnowledge of Brain InjuryTime Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Activities of Daily Living AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringWound CareMedication Administration According to MAP GuidelinesDocumentation of Nursing CareOperating Medical EquipmentPhysical Assistance TechniquesCPR and First Aid CertificationSafety Care CertificationMAP Certification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationAdvocacyTime ManagementPositive Role Modeling

Tools & Technologies

WheelchairsHoyer LiftsWalkersGlucometersNebulizersOxygen Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

C.N.A. CertificationCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Brain InjuryPersonal CareCommunity ResourcesHuman RightsSelf-Advocacy Techniques

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with activities of daily living according to treatment plans and ISPs, including vital signs, laundry, toileting, showering, dressing, shaving, wound care, foot care, skin checks, community membership, and passive range of motion exercises
Monitor individuals for changes in physical, mental, or emotional status
Administer medication and treatments according to MAP guidelines and Vinfen policies
Provide for nutritional needs
Transport, assist, and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
Maintain safe, clean, welcoming, and respectful individual rooms and common areas
Document nursing care, medication administration, daily shift notes, and maintain accurate confidential records
Follow incident reporting and medication error procedures
Communicate client status changes with managers, staff, families, guardians, and colleagues
Safely operate and maintain wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, walkers, 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 relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and significant others
Collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers
Attend and participate in staff, training, and community meetings
Act as a positive role model
Assist with orientation of new staff
Adhere to Vinfen policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED required
Current C.N.A. certificate/license valid in Massachusetts
Prior experience as a C.N.A., preferably with people with a brain injury
Strong time management and writing skills
At least 21 years of age
Current, valid US driver's license held for at least 6 months; driving requirements also state at least one year of validity
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 2 weeks of employment
Ability to obtain MAP certification within 150 days of employment
Ability to obtain Safety Care certification within 90 days of employment
Must pass CORI, reference, national fingerprinting, CNA certification, driving record, and driver screening background checks
Adequate insurance and safe driving record required when using a personal vehicle
Knowledge of brain injury, CNA skills, documentation standards, personal computer applications, human/legal/civil rights and community resources, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, and teaching modalities
Ability to communicate verbally and document nursing care accurately and effectively
Ability to work collaboratively, make independent judgments, balance competing priorities, and work confidentially
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
Ability to perform physically active duties, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, assisting with activities of daily living, and lifting at least 25 pounds using proper techniques or a two-person lift
Ability to meet required vision, hearing, speech, mobility, and physical activity demands

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great training
Career growth
Job security
CPR certification within two weeks of employment
First Aid certification within two weeks of employment
MAP certification within 150 days of employment
Safety Care certification within 90 days of employment