CNA/Mental Health Aide (Full Time or Part Time)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$0 premium employee health insurance

Eleven paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave accrual

Retirement benefits under Class A retirement

$3,000 hiring incentive

Job summary

The South Dakota State Government is looking for a Certified Nurse Aide / Mental Health Aide in Pierre, SD, to provide personal care services and support to patients facing mental health and chemical dependency issues. The role involves accurately observing and reporting patient behaviors, assisting with program plans, and communicating effectively with patients.

Benefits include $0 premium health insurance, eleven paid holidays, generous leave accrual, and a hiring incentive of $3,000. The ideal candidate must hold a C.N.A. certification and pass required screenings.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Nurse Aide required for the Geriatric program.
• Ability to observe, recognize, and report patient symptoms.
• Capacity to assist in lifting and transferring patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services to patients.
• Observe, recognize, report, and record patient behaviors.
• Assist in lifting and transferring patients.

Skills

Mental illness knowledge

Patient safety procedures

CPR and first aid certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Techniques

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Certified Nurse Aide / Mental Health Aide performs personal care services by completing patient care assignments, providing an atmosphere conducive to treatment, and supporting patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues in an effort to meet the patients' needs.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care services to patients, accurately observe, recognize, report, and record patient behaviors, carry out individual program plans, assist in lifting and transferring patients, communicate information clearly and concisely, follow oral and written instructions, and work constructively with patients.

Prerequisites and Certifications

Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) certification required for the Geriatric program.

Knowledge and Skills

• mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and chemical dependency
• patient safety procedures
• patient rights and confidentiality
• CPR and first aid
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Techniques

Abilities

• accurately observe, recognize, report, and record physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients
• carry out individual program plans for treatment of patients
• relate to and work constructively with patients
• detect significant or unusual patient behavior
• verbalize the needs of patients
• provide personal care services to patients
• follow oral and written instructions
• follow established policies and procedures
• listen and be empathetic with patients
• assist in lifting and transferring patients
• lift 75 pounds
• work with patients displaying aggressive behavior
• communicate information clearly and concisely

Other Requirements

Eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant must undergo a background investigation, an abuse and neglect screening, and a drug screening. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Benefits

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, retirement benefits under Class A retirement, and a $3,000.00 hiring incentive.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

This is an equal opportunity employer.