CNA/Mental Health Aide (Full Time or Part Time)

the South Dakota State Government•Yankton, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The CNA/Mental Health Aide performs personal care services by completing patient care assignments, providing an atmosphere conducive to treatment, and supporting patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues in an effort to meet the patients' needs. Multiple positions are available with the option of part-time or full-time employment. Shift differential includes $2.00 pm and noc, $1.50 weekend, $1.00 Geriatric units, $2.00 Adolscent units.

Requirements

Knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and chemical dependency
Knowledge of patient safety procedures
Knowledge of patient rights and confidentiality
Knowledge of CPR and first aid
Knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Techniques
Ability to accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients
Ability to carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients
Ability to relate to and work constructively with patients
Ability to detect significant or unusual patient behavior
Ability to verbalize the needs of patients
Ability to provide personal care services to patients
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to follow established policies and procedures
Ability to listen and be empathetic with patients
Ability to assist in lifting and transferring of patients
Ability to lift 75 pounds
Ability to work with patients displaying aggressive behavior
Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely
Must apply online
Must undergo a background investigation
Must undergo an abuse and neglect screening
Must complete a drug screening
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States
Must complete Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification is required for the Geriatric program.
Possession of a National Career Readiness Certificate

Responsibilities

Completing patient care assignments
Providing an atmosphere conducive to treatment
Supporting patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues
Accurately observing, recognizing, reporting, and recording physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients
Carrying out individual program plans for treatment of patients
Relating to and working constructively with patients
Detecting significant or unusual patient behavior
Verbalizing the needs of patients
Providing personal care services to patients
Following oral and written instructions
Following established policies and procedures
Listening and being empathetic with patients
Assisting in lifting and transferring of patients
Lifting 75 pounds
Working with patients displaying aggressive behavior
Communicating information clearly and concisely