Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - General Application

Developmental Options; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

401k matching up to 5%

Job summary

Developmental Options in Pocatello, ID is seeking Direct Support Workers/C.N.A.s to assist children and adults with daily living activities in ICF/group home settings or the Res Hab department. Responsibilities emphasize safety, advocacy, and community access, with training provided.

Part-time shifts include weekend and evening options, and there are regular pay increases at 6, 12, and 18 months, with merit raises after 2 years. Benefits and 401k opportunities available after tenure.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Must pass Health and Welfare Background check; drug screen and adhere to a drug free workplace.
• Complete provided training classes within 90 days of hire (training classes are paid).
• Have effective communication skills.
• Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds.
• For those who wish to be an approved driver for the company, must have a clean driving record/valid insurance and be 21 years or older.
• Valid C.N.A. with the State of Idaho

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of residents, other staff, and themselves.
• Use safety procedures and equipment and notify supervisory staff of unsafe conditions immediately.
• Advocate for the rights of residents and ensure dignity and privacy are maintained.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment following approved procedures.
• Additional responsibilities are in the full job description available for review upon request.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Driver with clean record

Education

C.N.A. (Idaho)

Job description

Developmental Options is a private non-profit company serving the Pocatello area. Our Direct Support Workers work either in the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF), sometimes referred to as a group home, or our Residential Habilitation (Res Hab) Department. Candidates will work with children and adults who need support with activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, grooming, self-administration of medication, behavioral supports and accessing the community. This varies by department, home, and client; some may need more support than others. The C.N.A. position works alongside and as a Direct Support Professional but may be asked to take vitals of the residents as directed by nursing staff and assist with medical appointments as needed.

Work Schedule: Part-Time shifts available are either weekend days 7a-3p/8a-4p or evening shifts 3p-9p/4p-12a. Your schedules are a set shift assigned to you at hire. If a change is needed, the supervisor will arrange that with you. Work schedules are online and available 24 hours a day. Part-time shifts are available (Full-time may be available upon request); We have many schedule types available with a high need for weekend staff. Paid training classes to help you be successful in this position.

Pay: $16.50 or $18.50 per hour, depending on department, with regular training pay increases at 6 months, 12 months and 18 months. At 2 years, merit raises are provided annually.

Benefits: All employees accrue paid vacation and sick time after 6 months of employment. Other benefits are available (medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance) based on position. After 1 year of employment, qualified staff have the opportunity to participate in the 401k (retirement) contribution with Developmental Options matching up to 5%.

Qualifications:

• Minimum age of 18
• Must be able to pass Health and Welfare Background check; drug screen and adhere to a drug free workplace
• Complete provided training classes within 90 days of hire (training classes are paid)
• Have effective communication skills
• Must be able to lift or move 50 pounds
• For those who wish to be an approved driver for the company, must have a clean driving record/valid insurance and be 21 years or older.
• Valid C.N.A. with the State of Idaho

Responsibilities:

The first responsibility of every employee is to ensure the safety of residents, other staff, and themselves. Employees are expected to demonstrate good judgement, and must be able to perform their duties safely, without risking their own health and safety, or that of others. They are required to use, and ensure that residents and other staff use, safety procedures and equipment (e.g., seat belts, gait belts, pot holders, latex gloves, masks, goggles, gowns), as appropriate. Employees are also responsible to notify supervisory staff immediately of any condition or circumstance (e.g., injury, illness, intoxication) that might contribute to an unsafe situation for themselves, residents, or other staff.

The second responsibility of every employee is to advocate for the rights of the residents. Assist and/or ensure that residents’ views and needs are represented in the everyday operation of the facility. Ensure that the dignity and privacy of residents are maintained through appropriate interventions and interactions. Immediately report any suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents, following approved reporting procedures. If in doubt, report.

Additional responsibilities are in the full job description available for review upon request.

Job Types: Full or Part-time

Expected hours: 16-40 per week