Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part-time

About the role

This Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Care Technician I part‑time position within the Facility Infirmary and Medical Unit under the Nursing Department provides direct care to developmentally disabled individuals. As our individuals age, we recognize their needs and focus on providing services to enhance their quality of life in a caring home‑like environment. We provide treatment with dignity and respect, offering choices and options that support individuality. The person in this position will care for adults who are medically fragile and have significant intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. Work location: Nursing Department/101 Delta.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to developmentally disabled individuals.
• Care for medically fragile adults with significant intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.
• Perform vital sign monitoring.
• Provide direct patient care including Foley catheter, tracheostomy, and G‑tube care.
• Assist with treatments such as applying ointments and managing colostomy bags.
• Learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.
• Communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form.

Requirements

• Be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry.
• Successfully complete training through the Staff Development department (including NCI, CPR, Body Mechanics, and lifting).
• Frequent lifting and bending required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6‑8 times daily).
• Ability to stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards), and climb stairs without permanent limitations.
• Position is designated as mandatory; must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
• Multiple positions are being recruited; applications will be considered for all noted openings.

Skills

• Valid Driver’s License (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals, staff, and others.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional and even‑tempered demeanor and work relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of the team.
• Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques.
• Ability to communicate