Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

We are hiring full-time, part-time, and per diem Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our dynamic care team at Plymouth Rehabilitation & Health Care Center!

Up to a $2,000 sign-on bonus available for 11p-7a shift!* Hourly rate between $23 and $31, depending on the shift. Full-time and part-time openings on all shifts.

Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), the primary purpose of your job position is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by the licensed staff nurse.
Experience & Education:

• Must possess an active and unencumbered CNA license in Massachusetts, be in the process of obtaining one, or recently graduated from a CNA course.

• High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.

• New graduates welcome!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meet the nursing and rehabilitation needs of each resident.

• Participate in planning and following current resident care plan on all residents under his/her care.

• Complete resident assignments effectively and promptly.

• Observe changes in resident conditions and promptly report them.

• Document accurately and completely.

• Meet personal grooming needs for each resident.

• Promptly answer call lights and assure that all are placed within reach of the resident.

• Assure the resident care areas are left clean and in an orderly manner.

• Methods of identification of residents are maintained.  Maintain that all residents are appropriately identified (i.e., I.D. bracelets, etc.).

• Demonstrate correct safety techniques in accord with orientation and training processes of Athena and your specific job description.

• Other duties assigned by manager.

Specific Requirements:

• Must have knowledge of restorative nursing and rehabilitation policies and utilize appropriately.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.

• Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with appropriate personnel regarding emergency situations.

*Employment conditions apply

About Athena Health Care Systems:

Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.

Athena's Benefits:

• Competitive and Weekly Pay

• Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees

• Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Exclusive Employer Discount Program

Available for Eligible Team Members:

• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Employer Match

• Vacation and Personal Time

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed centers follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.