Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Charleston County, SC • Teddie E. Pryor Social Services Hub, SC

69d • $17

About The Position

Charleston Center is accepting applications for Certified Nursing Assistants with a desire to integrate into a developed team of professional nurses, counselors, and medical staff. This position performs various direct patient care activities within a medical Detoxification Unit while under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists nursing service with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.

Requirements

• Must be a Certified Nurse's Aide listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide registry with an active certification and be in good standing
• High school graduate or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Assist medical personnel with basic nursing care to patients
• Assist with measuring weight, height, vital signs, specimen collection
• Assist with personal hygiene needs of patients
• Exchange resident information with nurse in charge on an ongoing basis
• Ensure patients attend their daily clinical schedule and keep appointments with counseling service
• Observe and report patient's behavior and listen to their concerns
• Electronic documentation (computer skills a must)
• Assist nursing staff by reporting signs and symptoms of withdrawal (will be trained)
• Participate in medical events along with nursing and medical staff
• Work with housekeeping to ensure discharge beds are identified cleaned
• Ensures patients attend all meals, and provide for between-meal nourishment
• Assist patients with laundry
• Inventory, store and prepare medical and other supplies
• Excellent customer service and de-escalation skills are a priority
• Must be skilled at not internalizing inappropriate responses by some patients
• Adhere to established facility and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Perform all responsibilities with adherence to Resident's Rights and HIPAA
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and submit proof to Charleston County Human Resources
• Masking is mandatory while on duty and in the building at all times

Benefits

• Hiring hourly rate: $17.00
• Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings
• Open until filled - application review begins immediately

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees