Certified Nursing Assistant, Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen

Part-time CNA providing specialized nursing aide care for people with developmental disabilities at Vinfen. Administering medications, supporting daily living, and promoting community integration.

Posted 8/21/2026part-timeJamaica Plain • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing aide care to individuals with developmental disabilities, including administering medications, monitoring health status, and assisting with activities of daily living. Proficient in documentation, communication, and collaboration with healthcare teams and families.

Highest-signal resume keywords

C.N.A. LicenseMedication AdministrationActivities of Daily Living AssistanceDocumentation StandardsKnowledge of Developmental Disabilities

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MonitoringWound CareFoot CareSkin ChecksPassive Range of Motion ExercisesAssistive Equipment OperationMedication Administration ProceduresComputer ProficiencyPhysical Assistance TechniquesEmergency Response Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationCultural SensitivityEmpathyAdvocacy

Tools & Technologies

WheelchairsHoyer LiftsGlucometersNebulizersOxygen Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

C.N.A. LicenseCPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationMAP CertificationSafety Care Certification

Industry Keywords

Developmental DisabilitiesNursing Aide CareHealth MonitoringPatient AdvocacyCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct service and daily routine and episodic nursing aide care to individuals with developmental disabilities and complex health needs
Assist with activities of daily living, including vital signs, toileting, showering, dressing, wound care, foot care, skin checks, laundry, and passive range of motion exercises
Monitor individuals for changes in physical, mental, or emotional status
Administer medications and treatments according to MAP guidelines and Vinfen policies
Provide for nutritional needs
Transport, assist, and accompany individuals to medical, dental, and other appointments
Maintain safe, clean, welcoming, respectful, and compliant environments
Document nursing care, medication administration, daily shift notes, incident reports, and medication errors
Communicate status changes and other information to managers, colleagues, staff, families, guardians, and providers
Safely use and maintain assistive and medical equipment, including wheelchairs, Hoyer lifts, glucometers, nebulizers, and oxygen
Support participation in home, program, and community events
Encourage and respect individual preferences and choices; advocate for individuals served
Develop relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and significant others
Collaborate with Vinfen departments, outside agencies, and community providers
Attend staff, training, and community meetings
Act as a positive role model and assist with orientation of new staff
Adhere to Vinfen policies and perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience as a C.N.A., preferably with people with developmental disabilities
A high school diploma or equivalent required
Valid C.N.A. license in state of service required
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAP required within 150 days of hire
Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
Valid driver’s license required at time of employment
At least 21 years of age
Maintained a valid US driver’s license for at least six months
Pass a driver’s screening background check
Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
Ability to perform physically active duties, assist with activities of daily living, and lift at least 25 pounds
Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
Skills and competencies of a C.N.A.
Knowledge of developmental disabilities, documentation standards, personal computer applications, empowerment and self-advocacy techniques, and teaching modalities
Ability to communicate verbally and document nursing care accurately and effectively
Ability to work collaboratively, balance competing priorities, make independent judgments, and work confidentially
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

USD $1,000.00 sign-on bonus