Nursing Assistant Job Listing at Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Canton, MA

Government

Nursing AssistantNursing Assistant I

Agency Name:
Dept. of Public Health
Official Title:
Nursing Assistant I
Functional Title:
Nursing Assistant
Occupational Group:
Medical Asst & Pers Svcs
Position Type:
Non-Civil Service
Full-Time or Part-Time:
Full-Time and Part-Time
Salary Range:
$27,982.76 to $35,386.26 Annually
Bargaining Unit:
02
Shift:
Multiple
Confidential:
No
Number Of Vacancies:
1
City/Town:
Canton
Region:
SOUTHEAST
Facility Location:
Massachusetts Hospital School

3 Randolph Street

Canton MA 02021
Application Deadline:
01-15-2014
Apply Online:
Yes
Posting ID:
J33792
This position is funded from the Commonwealth's annual operating budget.Duties:
The Massachusetts Hospital School is one of four public health hospitals owned and operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS) is the primary provider of pediatric inpatient and outpatient services for the Department of Public Health. The MHS provides physically challenged children and young adults with a supportive and challenging adaptive learning program that combines the disciplines of medicine, education, recreation and rehabilitation. MHS is a fully Joint Commission accredited, 120-bed facility located on 186 acres in Canton, MA.

The incumbent of this position will provide direct care to patients including unskilled rehabilitative services, nutritional care including feeding, providing snacks, supplements and assisting as needed. Participate in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care, assist patients in direct care in the independent practice of activities of daily living (ADL) including personal care. Interacts and communicates with patients. Communicates information to interdisciplinary team and supervisor regarding any patients physical, psychological and social state that has been observed which may include ADL?s, ILS?s (independent living skills), recreation abilities, peer interacting, interests, cultural background and needs, issues and concerns regarding abuse, mistreatment or neglect. Performs/assists with application of patient?s equipment. Responds to emergency situations. Provide developmental age appropriate care to the school aged, adolescent, and young adult patient. Carries out principles of standard precautions in personal hygiene for self and patients. Maintain cleanliness of environment of patients and other areas as assigned. Maintain environment free of hazardous conditions. Documents on appropriate forms in medical record. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects or persons.
Ability to establish rapport and interact tactfully with persons from varied backgrounds. Ability to interact with people who are under physical and/or emotional stress. Attend annual growth and development in-service programs. Attend certification/recertification, BLS, CPR program. Promote a positive impact on service delivery and demonstrate flexibility to meet patient needs. Perform other related work as assigned by supervisor.

CONTINUOUS OPEN POSTING: Full and part-time positions, shift and days off to be determined. Above salary is based on full-time employment and will be prorated on actual number of hours worked.
Qualifications:
Minimum Entrance Requirements: None Special Requirements: None
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working with children and adolescents.
Previous experience working with physically challenged.
Comments:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori, and click on ?Information for Job Applicants?

If there is no civil service list for this title, employees appointed must take and pass the next Civil Service examination when administered. As applicable, preference for this position will be given to those candidates who are eligible for Civil Service/ConTest Reinstatement/Reemployment or to those candidates who have passed the civil service examination for this job title, and who respond to the job certification that was recently issued for this location" and/or to employees laid off or bumped from this title who are eligible for recall, and in accordance with Article 14 or applicable Collective bargaining requirements.
How To Apply: If you are applying for this position on-line, you must create a profile andlog in.
We strongly encourage applicants to apply on-line. If you do not wish to apply for this position on-line, and would prefer to send your resume and cover letter by mail or fax please forward it to:

Department of Public Health
Massachusetts Hospital School
3 Randolph Street
Canton, MA 02021
Attn: Mary Ellen Ofria, Employment & Staffing
Fax: 781-830-8361
Email: MHSemployment@state.ma.us
Customer Service 781-830-8312
When applying for a position please include posting ID number.

Please help our environment by not mailing and faxing your cover letter and resume if you have submitted your materials on-line. Thank you!

Agency Web Address:
http://www.mass.gov/dph/hosp/mhs.htm
Diversity Officer:
Mr. Dennis Johnson, (617) 624-5471
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.