Certified Nursing Assistant

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support a multidisciplinary team under nurse supervision. You will assist with admissions triage, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, recovery-oriented environment for clients seeking behavioral health services.

You will perform toxicology screenings, ensure universal precautions, and support meal service while upholding compassionate, nonjudgmental care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• Food handler permit required or can be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with day-to-day admissions processing in triage.
• Monitor vital signs (BP, pulse, temp, respiration) with appropriate boundaries.
• Perform Urine Toxicology screenings and urine pregnancy tests.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of assigned areas and use universal precautions.
• Report staffing or client needs to nursing staff.
• Attend meetings and participate in in-service training.
• Assist with meal and snack service.
• Wipe surfaces with sanitizing wipes and change bedding in client rooms.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Documentation

Medical terminology

Following directions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

BLS certified

Food handler permit

Job description

About Us

Valley Cities has recently been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

About Us

Valley Cities has recently been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), reflecting compliance with stringent national standards in behavioral health care. This status enables broader service availability, improved integration of mental health and substance use treatment, enhanced crisis intervention capabilities, and ensures services are accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstances.

We are excited about the future ahead. We’re looking for people who want to make a real difference in behavioral health while growing alongside a mission-driven team. Employees joining Valley Cities at this time will become part of an impactful organization dedicated to advancing community behavioral health, that is grounded in compassion, equity and community impact. Join us to make significant contributions during pivotal moments in the lives of others!

Position Summary

The CNA functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team under the direct supervision of a nurse, by assisting with monitoring vital signs, safety checks, belonging inventory, serving meals, changing beds, and maintaining the milieu to assure a safe environment. This position supports and promotes a recovery-oriented, person-centered treatment experience by providing compassionate and nonjudgmental care.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the nursing staff in the responsibility for day-to-day processing of new admissions in triage in a timely and efficient manner
• Responsible for monitoring vital signs of clients in triage and acute care (B/P, pulse, temperature, respiration). Ensures to use appropriate boundaries and respect client rights at all times
• Responsible for performing Urine Toxicology Screenings and urine pregnancy testes.
• Maintains use of universal precautions and maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned area
• Ensures to report staffing and/or client needs to nursing staff.
• Attends meetings as required and participates in in-service and other available educational programs.
• Performs all other related duties as required.
• Assists with meal and snack service
• Wipes down surfaces with sanitizing wipes and changes bedding in client rooms

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required (Proof will be requested upon hire)
• Certification as a nurse's aide (CNA) required
• BLS certified
• Food handler’s permit (can obtain within 30 days of hire)

Experience:

• A compassionate understanding of chemical dependence as a disease
• Preference to persons in recovery from chemical dependency
• Experience in detoxification services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of substance abuse, knowledge of withdrawal symptoms and knowledge of community resources related to addiction medicine required
• Ability to work with clients living with substance use disorders in a community health setting is essential
• Pass required background checks
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of substance use disorders
• Knowledge of withdrawal symptoms
• Knowledge of community resources related to addiction medicine
• Knowledge of universal precautions and infection prevention principles
• Ability to work independently

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.