Certified Nursing Assistant

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 at $15.
44/hour and dependent on education and years of experience Competitive hourly rate, $3 shift differential for night shift 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: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
· Patient safety is addressed through · 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.
· Ensure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.
· Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
· Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
· Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
· Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.
· Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.
· Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.
· Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
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.
Experience Preferred Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.
Education Required High School/GED or better Licenses & Certifications Required Cert Nursing Asst Skills Preferred Written Communication Oral Communication Customer Focus Attention to Detail Behaviors Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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