Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

This position within the Facility Infirmary and Medical Unit under the Nursing Department provides direct care to developmentally disabled individuals. As our individuals age, we focus on providing services to enhance their quality of life in a caring home-like environment, offering treatment with dignity and respect, choices, and options that support individuality. The role involves caring for adults who are medically fragile and have significant intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.

To be considered for employment, the applicant must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry and successfully complete training through our Staff Development department, including NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics, and lifting. The position requires frequent lifting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital sign monitoring and provide direct patient care, including Foley catheter, tracheostomy, and G-tube care.
• Assist with treatments such as applying ointments and managing colostomy bags.
• Communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form.
• Learn and apply behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.
• Work both independently and as a member of the team to support individuals in a home-like environment.

Requirements

• Must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds regularly (6-8 times daily).
• Ability to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards), and climb stairs without permanent limitations.
• Must report or stay over during adverse weather events (mandatory position).

Preferred Skills

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals, staff, and others.
• Professional and even-tempered demeanor with strong work relationships.
• Experience in providing direct patient care for medically fragile individuals.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and bending required.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds multiple times daily.
• Capable of stooping, walking, running short distances, and climbing stairs without permanent limitations.

Schedule

Full-time positions available with two shift options:

• 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Pay

Salary Range: $31,200.00 – $46,348.00.

A sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to successful applicants, contingent on 2025-2026 Budget Approval. To qualify, newly hired permanent full-time or part-time employees must work 30 to 40 hours per week (prorated for part-time). Employees who have held a position in North Carolina State government, the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last year are not eligible.

Work Location

Nursing Department / 101 Delta.