Certified Nursing Assistant
Lowell, MA
CNA
Posted Jun 19
What the listing says
Role
- Accepts
- CNA
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Massachusetts is $40/hr, across 426 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Why Brighton
This position is community-based. It does require a willingness to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice our goal is to change the expectation of hospice care in your area by providing exceptional care and service to our patients. This is achieved by allocating the resources to increase our staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads. We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
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Actual Work/Life Balance Competitive Pay Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off 401k plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment A culture with an emphasis on appreciating and valuing the team member The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades Pay Scale: $22-25 per hour + bonus opportunities
Details
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position works under the direction of the Director of CNA Services (or designee) and is responsible for providing resident care to assigned residents in accordance with resident assessments, care plans and as directed by nursing management. The CNA works with other licensed care staff to coordinate the proper types of care to residents and strictly follows all Company nursing policies and procedures as well as safety guidelines.
Qualifications
Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and aide leadership Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice
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Requirements
- Strong commitment to improving quality of life while partnering with our community organizations in patient care
- Ability to work well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and aide leadership
- Eager to gain higher level of opportunities such as certifications and further education
- Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team
- Able to work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis
- Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification in the state(s) of practice
Benefits highlights
- 401(k)
- Vision
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Lowell, MA
- Median rent
- $1,625/mo
- Local household income
- $78,658/yr
- State price level
- 6% above the national average
- Address
- Lowell, MA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Massachusetts index 105.8, where 100 is the national average.
Lowell blends restored mill-town grit with a lively arts scene along the Merrimack River. The Lowell National Historical Park anchors downtown, canals thread past brick factories reborn as lofts, and Tsongas Center keeps weekends busy. An affordable, walkable alternative to Boston for nurses seeking history, community, and easy commuter-rail access to the big city.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Brighton Hospice is a multi-state hospice care provider founded in 2011 by Erin Bennett and Thomas Godfrey. The organization operates approximately 14 locations across at least 11 states, including UT, NV, OR, IN, and MN, with roughly 700 team members…
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