Starting Rate: $20.50/hour

Schedule: Wednesday 2:30pm-10:30pm, Thursday 2:30pm-10:30pm, Friday 2:30pm-10:30pm, Saturday 8:30am-10:30pm

The Certified Nursing Assistance is responsible to provide assistance to the support staff with the daily activities of individuals, provide ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and providing assistance in meeting clients medical and health needs. 

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges. 

We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated. 

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.

• Report to shift on time ready to spend at least 95 percent of working hours in personal contact with individuals
• Serve residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of a Program Manager and consultative support of DD Community RN
• Perform all duties in accordance with established methods, techniques and recognized standard
• Assist program support staff in completion of all daily/shift tasks, including but not limited to oversight of individuals’ medical and health needs: hospitalization, appointments, assessments, discharging, transferring and caring for the residents' personal belongings

• Certified Nursing Assistance Certificate Required.  Experience with the program population is preferred.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as policy and procedure manuals.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.