CNA-Part-time/Full-time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

A position with responsibility for assisting clients with activities of daily living, providing nursing care and active treatment to clients/residents in assigned household, neighborhood or unit and assisting in the maintenance of a safe, clean and therapeutic environment. Starts at $18.70/hour, increasing to $20.52/hour after successful completion of 6-month initial employment period Base rate for on-call: $21.16/hour Additional pay incentives for working PM shift and NOC shift, as well as when working weekends! Shift differentials offered for PM and NOC shifts 3pm-11pm shift diff extra $2.00/hr 11pm-7am shift diff extra $3.00/hr Additional special assignment pay for .2, .4, and on-call positions All part-time and full-time nursing positions work every other weekend

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting 75 pounds maximum with the assistance of another person, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Extended periods of standing, walking and sitting;
• Sometimes driving.
• Using hand(s) for repetitive single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, and operating controls.
• Frequent bending, twisting, squatting, climbing, reaching and grappling;
• Sometimes swimming.
• Communicating orally in a clear manner.
• Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes.
• Distinguishing people or objects at varied distances under a variety of light conditions.
• Must be free from communicable disease.

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Current knowledge of procedures and techniques in providing routine, non-professional nursing care to the geriatric elderly, developmentally disabled, mentally ill, AODA client or children and adolescents.
• Knowledge of CPI, Restraining Techniques and Therapeutic Interventions.
• Knowledge of principles of documentation.
• Knowledge of basic principles of active treatment.
• Knowledge of basic principles of behavior modification and appropriate application of behavior modification techniques.
• Ability to recognize and address the physical, psychosocial, mental and emotional needs of the client.
• Ability to carry out a nursing care plan and to follow oral and written instructions, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Ability to organize, plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening of unpredictable client behavior.
• Ability to use all standard medical equipment (thermometer, blood pressure apparatus, stethoscope, etc.) including proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belt.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective therapeutic relationships with clients/residents and family members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing client care.
• Ability to work the required hours of the position.
• Ability to provide basic ROM and ambulatory techniques with the clients/residents.
• Ability to complete required training under DHS 83, DHS 34, and mental health crisis training as required for working in the crisis stabilization unit.