Nursing Assistant I (CNA) Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:30pm

About the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke:

The Massachusetts Veterans Home (MVH) at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for Veterans in the Commonwealth. The Veterans Home at Holyoke is staffed by approximately 330+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide “Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect” to our Veterans.

The MVH at Holyoke is seeking a compassionate, professional, and enthusiastic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who is passionate about building meaningful relationships and having the ability provide outstanding care with honor and dignity to our veteran residents. The ideal candidate will assist in the daily living routine of our residents, assess and communicate changes in condition, and recommend solutions in care and service under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Schedule:

The schedule is varied days Monday-Friday from 10:00am-6:30pm with alternating holiday schedule 

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide direct care to residents and assist with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, mobility, incontinence care, dressing, feeding and other services of support.
• Record resident weights and measurements, intake and output, food consumption, and other information as assigned.
• Accompany patients to appointments and recreational activities.
• Assist nurses and physicians with exams or treatments, including turning and positioning of patients, draping, and use of safety measures as necessary.
• Review resident chart and participate in collecting data needed for the accurate completion of the CNA Care Card and Nursing Care Plan; provide input to the assigned nurse for continued plan development.
• Recognize urgent or emergency patient care situations; seek assistance of the nursing staff and/or physician on duty.
• Establish supportive relationships with veteran residents and their families to promote positive interactions; incorporate the mission a