Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA 3rd Shift)

Addiction Recovery Care•Saint Catharine, KY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC (ARC) is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for their growing team. ARC has been recognized as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Kentucky. The CNA is a vital member of the System of Care, responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of persons served/clients during their rehabilitation process. ARC offers "The B.E.S.T. of ARC" (Balance, Energy, Safety, Training) and operates in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare system environment that values compassion, accountability, respect, entrepreneurship, and stewardship.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Kentucky CNA Certification
Appropriate State and Federal Clearances
Maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Substance abuse experience preferred.
Experience delivering Health Education classes
Knowledge and understanding of recovery principles and recovery driven service system
Knowledge of community health resources that support life improvement in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health, economic security, employment, positive social and family interdependence and positive cultural identity
Knowledge of the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual impact of alcohol and other drugs on the individual and family
Knowledge of airborne and blood borne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS, HB) and risk reduction methodologies and the uses of universal precautions
Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction
Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes.
Ability to pay attention to detail and be organized.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle crisis situations in a calm and supportive manner
Ability to exhibit professional and courteous behavior, consistent with the ARC mission statement, when interacting with persons of varying backgrounds and education levels to create a safe and healthy relationship with clients served

Responsibilities

Monitors persons served/clients
Complete nursing encounter visits
Handles medication management
Ensure universal precautions of the center
Checks vital signs and records in the persons served/ client’s chart daily
Observe and assess persons served/ clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed courses of treatment.
Assist with client scheduling, appointments and telehealth as directed by center nurse
Assist with completing withdrawal scales after training and direction of center nurse
Participate in staff and state regulatory training as required
Adhere to program policies and procedures while maintaining a professional code of ethics
Required to protect the privacy of all persons served/ client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policy, procedures and practices as required by federal and state law, in accordance with general principle of professionalism as a healthcare provider.
Maintain a valid driver’s license