Certified Nursing Assistant

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team and works under the direct supervision of a nurse. The role supports a safe, recovery-oriented, person-centered treatment experience by providing compassionate and nonjudgmental care to clients in triage and acute care. Valley Cities is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic providing integrated behavioral health services, including mental health, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; proof will be requested upon hire.
• Certification as a nurse’s aide (CNA).
• BLS certification.
• Food handler’s permit, which may be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Compassionate understanding of chemical dependence as a disease.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, withdrawal symptoms, and community resources related to addiction medicine.
• Ability to work with clients living with substance use disorders in a community health setting.
• Pass required background checks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and infection prevention principles.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to persons in recovery from chemical dependency.
• Experience in detoxification services.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with timely and efficient day-to-day processing of new admissions in triage.
• Monitor client vital signs in triage and acute care, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and respecting client rights.
• Perform urine toxicology screenings and urine pregnancy tests.
• Use universal precautions and maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned area.
• Report staffing and client needs to nursing staff.
• Attend required meetings and participate in in-service and other available educational programs.
• Assist with meal and snack service.
• Wipe down surfaces with sanitizing wipes and change bedding in client rooms.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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