Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Eighteen months of customer service experience in crisis management, safety or mental health settings, assisting individuals in behavioral or mental health crises; OR A two-year associate’s degree in a related field; OR Any combination of education and experience that commensurate with the above requirements
• A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate may take the place of six months of experience
• Must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours in a week as required.
• May require working on-call and/or rotating schedules.
• Possess basic computer skills and be willing to learn new technologies as they are introduced into the workplace.
• Candidates who are offered employment at the Oregon State Hospital must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the mental health field.
• Experience with adults/elderly patients in psychiatric setting preferred.
• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care, behavioral management, infection control and security activities.
• Participate in the basic care and treatment of patients.
• Provide escort service for patients.
• Contribute to the general therapeutic atmosphere of the work unit.

Benefits

• Excellent, low-cost medical, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family.
• Optional benefits like life insurance, disability coverage, deferred compensation, and FSA options for health and childcare.
• Generous paid time off: 11 holidays, 3 personal days, monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours/month.
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Retirement security through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/ Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training and development opportunities to grow your career with the State of Oregon.