Behavioral Health Safety Tech - CNA | Day Shift

Pillar of Cedar Valley; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

401K

Vacation time

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Positive work environment

Same day pay

Job summary

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Iowa is seeking a compassionate CNA for 1st shift (7:00am-3:00pm) with every other weekend participation. You will assist residents with ADLs, support safety, and contribute to a calm, caring environment for our community.

The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to implement behavior management and therapeutic activities. Iowa CNA licensure and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CNA license in the state of Iowa.
• Psychology / human services-related degree or a minimum of two years supervisory experience with the mentally ill, utilizing behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and documents maladaptive behavioral issues / concerns through observation of residents and review of individual records, in addition to the accumulation, summarization, and review of relevant data as necessary
• Develops, implements, and monitors PMI / mental illness programs to decrease maladaptive behaviors
• Reviews, demonstrates, and instructs appropriate team members in the implementation and documentation of established behavioral programs and intervention strategies
• Assists with the general supervision of the unit in compliance with protocols established by the care center
• Provide services that seek to create a safe and secure environment.
• Undertake activities designed to identify, deter, abate, or correct situations, both routine and emergent, that are within the scope of responsibility as they occur.
• Provide continuous professional and therapeutic presence in the unit.
• Ensure client, visitor and staff safety.
• Adhere to all safety, infection control and employee health policies and procedure
• Assist with shower programs, ADL programs, behaviors related to toileting, and feeding programs.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

CNA license Iowa

Psychology / human services degree

Job description

Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation in Iowa is seeking a compassionate CNA for 1st shift (7:00am-3:00pm) with every other weekend participation. You will assist residents with ADLs, support safety, and contribute to a calm, caring environment for our community.

The role emphasizes observation, documentation, and collaboration with the care team to implement behavior management and therapeutic activities. Iowa CNA licensure and strong communication skills are required.