Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Black Mountain

Health & Human Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift premiums

Mandatory adverse weather duty

Job summary

Health & Human Services seeks a Health Care Technician I to support residents, assist with ADLs, and promote quality of life on a state campus. The role includes helping residents with daily activities and participating in mobility and recreational activities within a supportive care environment.

The position requires Nurse Aide I certification, high school diploma or equivalent, and willingness to work varied shifts with weekend/holiday rotation.

Qualifications

• Learn principles and practices of health care techniques for nursing assistants.
• Learn safety measures and patient handling.
• Recognize patient needs and communicate them accurately.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Accompany residents on walks or rides to promote activity.
• Follow hospital, unit and nursing policies and procedures.

Skills

Care techniques

Safety measures

Patient needs communication

Policy adherence

Dealing with difficult patients

Education

Nurse Aide I Certification

Job description

Agency Division Job Classification Title Health Care Technician I (S) Position Number Grade MH01

About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

As a Health Care Technician I, you will have the rewarding opportunity to enhance the quality of life and maintain the dignity of our residents. Part of caring for our residents is taking them for walks or rides on our beautiful campus, teaching them recreational skills, and supporting them with completing their Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences

Salary Range: $35,360.00 - $44,62.00

A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Ability to learn principles and practices of health care techniques for nursing assistants
• Ability to learn safety measures
• Ability to recognize patient needs and communicate them accurately
• Ability to learn to follow hospital, unit and nursing policies and procedures
• Ability to work with difficult patients while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment

Management Preferences: Experience working with individuals with developmental disorders and/or specialized dementia.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Certified as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.

High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some State of NC job postings state you can qualify with an \"equivalent combination of education and experience.\" If that language appears above, then you may qualify EITHER through years of education OR through years of directly related experience; OR a combination of both.

For details, please see the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources | NC Office of Human Resources

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.

Shift Premiums for 8-Hour Shifts

• First Shift: (6:45 A – 3:15 P) 5% Weekend
• Second Shift: (2:45 P – 11:15 P) 20% Weekday & 25% Weekend
• Third Shift: (10:45 P – 7:15 A) 20% Weekday & 25% Weekend

Work schedules include weekend and holiday rotations. Flexibility is required for training and education purposes and to meet the needs of the facility.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees

All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here Sign-On and Retention Bonus Policy

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

About Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Our Mission Statement

We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff.

Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies.

Veteran’s Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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