Certified Nursing Assistant II

RHA Health Services • La Grange, NC

2d • $16

About The Position

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! To directly assist the nursing staff within the scope of practice approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Required to have completed an approved CAN II training program. RHA Health Services is looking for personable, energetic and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our home caregiver team as a Unit Clerk. This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. Unit Clerks are responsible for providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers for a single location of business.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state preferred, but not required.
• Valid drivers license including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
• Must maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications as appropriate.
• The following are conditions of employment: CPR and first aid. Others may become specified and/or required by company regulations later in employment.
• Must be able to demonstrated proficiency in CPR from floor level. Practicing CPR skills will require you to work on your hands and knees, bending, standing and lifting.
• Pre-employment screening: Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities) Drug testing Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements. Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Responsibilities

• Reporting all changes in the condition of the people we support to the Nurse immediately.
• Work hand-in-hand with nurse and administration to keep the people we report safe and healthy.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an accurate and timely manner.
• Measure vital signs, notify nurse regarding any changes.
• Assist the people we support with dressing/undressing, hygiene and toileting
• Administer medications, including medications and feedings via a gastrostomy tube per physicians orders and as delegated by the licensed nurses.
• Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Check and monitor oxygen saturation levels as recommended by the licensed nurses and/or physician.
• Perform colostomy care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent people supported care information to assure people supported rights are protected.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Fax orders to Pharmacy, completed labs to appropriate doctors, assist with ordering OTC stock and supplies, scheduling appointments and various other office and filing duties.
• Actively participates as part of the RHA team by participating in and receiving the nursing report upon reporting for duty, assist in transporting people supported to/from appointments, activity and social programs and for out of center appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED