Come join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant, at Life Center of Galax! We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health.
If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!
We offer a full suite of benefits ranging from:
· Competitive hourly rates
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
· Paid Holidays
· Paid Time Off
· HSA & FSA
· Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D
· Disability
· 401(k) Retirement Plan - with company match
· Employee Assistance Program/Employee Discount Program
Pay Range:
· Starting up to $15.
44/hour and dependent on education and years of experience
Flexible hours available for Full time, Part time, or PTN for Day and night
· 12 hour shifts for full time
At Life Center of Galax we specialize in helping individuals find purpose and develop the skills necessary to actualize long-term recovery from substance use disorders.
We are looking for individuals who desire the opportunity to help save lives while feeling challenged and professionally enriched on a daily basis.
CNA responsibilities:
* Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
* Complete patient observation rounds timely.
Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
* Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
* Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
* Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
* Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
* Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
* Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
* Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
* Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors.
Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team.
Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
* Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
* Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
Job Requirements:
· High School diploma or equivalent required.
· Additional education or training which results in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements required.
· Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.
· Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements.
· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
· First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.
00 - $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
* Holidays
Weekly schedule:
* Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
* Are you at least 21 years old?
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
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