Lead CNA - 3rd shift (CNA III) - (240008FN) The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking an experienced and collaborative professional for the role of Lead CNA (Nursing Assistant III). The incumbent for this position is pivotal in supporting nursing staff with non-clinical and essential patient care under the direction of the RNs and LPNs. The role is specifically tailored to cater to the needs of adult and elderly veterans, who are predominantly male and may suffer from a wide range of chronic physical, psychological and emotional disabilities and communicable diseases. Key aspects of care involve addressing psychiatric conditions, depression, advanced dementia (including Alzheimer\'s disease) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and accompanying behavioral issues. CNAs in this role must exhibit a deep sense of compassion and flexibility, adeptly meeting the unique and varied needs of veterans to ensure their comfort, well-being and the provision of personalized care. Job duties and responsibilities are various and may include related tasks as necessary. Schedule: This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position working from 11:15pm-7:15am with an alternating weekend and holiday schedule. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Provides and documents bedside care to veterans based on their plan of care, their unique physical, psychosocial, emotional and age-specific needs, provides input into the interdisciplinary process and reports outcome of care. Provides daily patient care including bed/tub/bath care, mouth care, skin care, foot care, incontinent care, catheter care, vital signs, weights and ADLs. Transfers, ambulate, maintains good positioning and body alignment, performs passive range of motion exercise. Follows each individual veterans\' bowel/bladder program. Reports and documents all patient care activities, particularly any changes in patient\'s condition, skin, behavior, or habits. Demonstrates effective problem solving by utilizing good judgement and interpersonal skills to promote a professional, safe and productive environment. Reports complaints by patients or family members to supervisors. Responds to emergencies. Transports patients to the dining room and other activities. May be required to accompany veterans to medical appointments off the Veterans Home campus. Maintains competencies in all aspects of patient care, nursing assistant documentation, procedures, equipment, etc. to ensure the delivery of safe patient care and compliance with long term care regulatory standards. Qualifications Acquired on the Job: Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing assigned activities. Knowledge of policies, procedures, specifications, standards, and guidelines governing assigned activities. Ability to achieve competency in taking and recording vital signs with accuracy, including parameters for reporting abnormal results to supervisors. Maintain CPR certification Preferred Qualifications: ? Certification in dementia, hospice or other relevant discipline; ? Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, and team members; ? Demonstrated attention to detail with readiness to respond appropriately when needed; ? Capacity to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information SEE THE VETERAN\'S HOME IN HOLYOKE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRITION.