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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing aide care to individuals with brain injuries, including administering medications, monitoring health status, and assisting with activities of daily living. Proficient in maintaining accurate medical records and fostering collaborative relationships with clients, families, and healthcare teams.

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

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Hard Skills

Activities of Daily Living AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringWound CareMedication AdministrationDocumenting Nursing CareOperating Medical EquipmentClient AdvocacyCNA Skills and CompetenciesComputer ProficiencySafety Care Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationSensitivity to Cultural IssuesEmpathyRole Modeling

Tools & Technologies

WheelchairsWalkersHoyer LiftsGlucometersNebulizersOxygen Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Brain InjuryComplex Health NeedsCommunity ResourcesSelf-Advocacy TechniquesHuman Rights

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
Assist with activities of daily living, including 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
Administer medications and treatments under Medication Administration Program (MAP) guidelines and Vinfen policies
Provide for nutritional needs
Transport, assist, and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
Maintain safe, clean, welcoming, respectful, and compliant living environments
Document nursing care, medication administration, daily shift notes, incidents, and medication errors
Keep medical records, confidential files, and other information current and accurate
Communicate client status and care information to managers, colleagues, families, guardians, and other staff
Safely use and maintain wheelchairs, walkers, Hoyer lifts, 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 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 and assist with new staff orientation
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
A 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 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
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, and lift at least 25 pounds using proper 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
Skills and competencies of a CNA
Knowledge of brain injury, human/legal/civil rights, community resources, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, teaching modalities, and personal computer applications
Ability to work collaboratively, communicate accurately, document nursing care, 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 requiring 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 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