Vinfen·Halifax, Massachusetts
The Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant will administer medication following Medication Administration Plan guidelines and assist individuals in becoming more integrated into their communities. Duties also involve employing rehabilitation techniques to help individuals overcome barriers and live more independently while maintaining high program quality standards.
Schedule: Per diem, hours vary
$24.00 / hour
As a Medical Per Diem Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.), you can either assist in daily routine or episodic daily nursing aide care on a per diem basis. Your work will be in a clinically intensive program that is tailored to meet the needs of a unique specialized population who have menatl health or psychiatric conditions, and complex health needs. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives.
Per Diem C.N.A. duties include administering medication under the Medication Administration Plan (MAP) guidelines, assisting individuals to become more a part of their communities, and helping the program to meet the highest quality standards. You will employ rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training to help individuals served overcome barriers and to live more independently.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.
Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!
Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers [http://www.vinfen.org/careers]
My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.
Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
CNA, C.N.A., Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical, nursing, community based, home care, healthcare, Per Diemmedicial, VinfenCNA, VinfenHHA, VinfenPD, VinfenPDCNA, VinfenPDHHA
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and hold a current C.N.A. certificate valid in Massachusetts, along with being at least 21 years old with a valid US driver's license for six months. Applicants must also pass background checks and obtain CPR, First Aid, and MAP certifications within specified timeframes.
Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.