CNA Direct Care Associate
About The Position
The North Dakota State Hospital is seeking dedicated CNA/Direct Care Associates to join our team. We are hiring for full-time, part-time and temporary position with various shifts. Temporary positions are part-time and ongoing. As a Direct Care Associate, you will connect with North Dakota State Hospital clients to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent. Each day, you will assist with daily living activities including personal hygiene tasks and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Also, you will model effective communication and socialization interactions as well as teach self-advocacy and self-help strategies. You will observe and monitor individuals' condition, documenting and reporting any changes in well-being. In addition, you will assist the individuals identify their goals for recovery, learning, and practicing new skills, and what is important for them. You will thrive in this position, if you are an empathetic individual and have a passion for teaching individuals life skills and how to overcome barriers that may be present in their lives. About HHS: The North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH), located in Jamestown, is a specialized psychiatric hospital that serves the whole state. Services focus on psychiatric rehabilitation, residential substance use disorders treatment, and residential treatment for sexually dangerous individuals. About Team ND "Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. Considering a new position on Team ND? How does your current position stack up? Use our Total Rewards Calculator to estimate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- No experience required; on-site training provided.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
- A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing direct care to special populations is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily living activities including personal hygiene tasks and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
- Model effective communication and socialization interactions as well as teach self-advocacy and self-help strategies.
- Observe and monitor individuals' condition, documenting and reporting any changes in well-being.
- Assist the individuals identify their goals for recovery, learning, and practicing new skills, and what is important for them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
