Nurse Assistant
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Dedham
Posted on: January 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: I. Position Summary The primary responsibility
of this position is to assist residents in Activities of Daily
Living. This includes, but is not limited to, toileting, bathing,
dressing, taking vital signs and assessing residents’ need for
additional medical attention. Nursing Assistants will also provide
residents with assistance to take medications, under the careful
supervision of the Nursing Coordinator. Nursing Assistants will
also participate in the recreation program, under the supervision
of the Program Manager. II. Core Care Competencies: Adjust to meet
the individual needs of the resident. Can prioritize effectively.
Respond calmly to unexpected change or frustration. Relates to all
in an open, friendly and respectful manner. Initiate and develops
relationships with new residents, staff and families. Promote a
collaborative atmosphere. Provide the highest level of care to our
residents. Promote a healing environment for physical and spiritual
needs. Demonstrate dependability and accountability with all
duties. III. Position Responsibilities: Assist residents with ADL’s
including toileting, bathing, dressing and cueing for feeding.
Assist residents with ambulation as well as with mobility devices,
including canes, walkers and wheelchairs. Help residents with
additional ADL devices, such as glasses and hearing aids. Perform
any treatments, as required, including vital signs, weights,
temperatures, skin care, and range of motion exercises. Assist
residents with medications under the careful supervision of the
Nursing Coordinator. Document in, and refer to, all pertinent lists
of record keeping systems, ie. toileting book, dietary need book,
daily communication book and miscellaneous flow sheets and SAMM
documentation. Assist multi-disciplinary team in the development,
implementation and evaluation of care plans for residents. Attend
and contribute to care planning meetings as assigned. Escort
residents to medical appointments within the community, as needed.
Maintain day-to-day cleanliness in resident’s rooms and bathrooms
and assure tidiness in all accessible storage areas and common
areas. Responsible for bed making and linen changing. Responsible
for assuring that all needed supplies for resident care are in
stock. Responsible for communicating with te Nursing Director when
more ADL supplies are needed. Observe and report any unsanitary
conditions, fire, or safety hazards. Inform Program Director of any
faulty equipment needing replacement. Laundry for residents.
Observe and immediately report any changes in resident’s status to
Nursing Coordinator and/or Program Director. This includes changes
in physical and/or cognitive/emotional status. Responsible for
supporting the Therapeutic Recreation Department by assisting in
daily activities and special events as planned. Assist residents to
and from recreation programming. Agree to work as assigned/must be
flexible with hours. Work collaboratively with peers as a team.
Maintain all certifications as required for employment. Assist
Nursing Director and Program Director in training of new staff. (11
p.m -7 a.m. staff. Responsible for resident’s safety and well-being
during the night shifts. Responsible for engaging residents who are
awake. Responsible for maintaining control of hand-held security
phone. Responsible for documenting resident’s incidents/issues for
communication to the day shift). All additional responsibilities as
assigned. IV. Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in
Massachusetts. A minimum of 2 years direct service experience with
the elderly. Knowledge of, and/or, 1 year of experience working
with people with Alzheimer’s disease and/or related disorders.
Sensitivity to issues of aging. Ability to be flexible with
scheduling and work assignments, as well as the ability to work as
a team. Experience distributing medication required. Experience
working in assisted living, rest home, or any type of facility
where one is working with multiple residents or patients. V.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift, pull, and pushing fifty
(50) pounds. Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in
Occupational Health. Remote Type Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00
Keywords: Hebrew SeniorLife, Nantucket , Nurse Assistant, Healthcare , Dedham, Massachusetts
