IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II, Walnut Creek ICF

RHA Health Services, LLC; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Certified Nursing Assistant II, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to those in need. This rewarding entry-level position involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring health conditions, and ensuring a safe environment for individuals in residential settings. If you are a personable and energetic individual, this is your chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Payactiv: early access to earned wages

Employee perks and discount program

Paid Time Off

Health/Insurance

401(k) retirement savings program

Wellbeing Programs

Chronic Disease management programs

Free CPR and first aid training

Qualifications

• Must have completed an approved CAN II training program.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff and provide personal care to individuals with disabilities.
• Report changes in patient conditions to the nurse immediately.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.

Skills

CPR proficiency

Personal care skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift and move patients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

We are hiring for:

IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II, Walnut Creek ICF

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

To directly assist the nursing staff within the scope of practice approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Required to have completed an approved CAN II training program.

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job include:

• Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
• Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to regularly stand and walk.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

RHA Health Services is looking for personable, energetic, and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to join our home caregiver team as a Unit Clerk. This is a highly rewarding entry-level role. Unit Clerks are responsible for providing prescribed medical treatment and personal care and services to persons with disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers for a single location of business.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting all changes in the condition of the people we support to the Nurse immediately.
• Work hand-in-hand with nurse and administration to keep the people we report safe and healthy.
• Record all entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an accurate and timely manner.
• Measure vital signs, notify nurse regarding any changes.
• Assist the people we support with dressing/undressing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Administer medications, including medications and feedings via a gastrostomy tube per physician's orders and as delegated by the licensed nurses.
• Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
• Check and monitor oxygen saturation levels as recommended by the licensed nurses and/or physician.
• Perform colostomy care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent people supported care information to assure people supported rights are protected.
• Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy.
• Fax orders to Pharmacy, completed labs to appropriate doctors, assist with ordering OTC stock and supplies, scheduling appointments and various other office and filing duties.
• Actively participate as part of the RHA team by participating in and receiving the nursing report upon reporting for duty, assist in transporting people supported to/from appointments, activity and social programs and for out of center appointments, etc., as necessary.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state preferred, but not required.
• Valid driver's license including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
• Must maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications as appropriate.
• The following are conditions of employment: CPR and first aid. Others may become specified and/or required by company regulations later in employment.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level. Practicing CPR skills will require you to work on your hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background check.
• Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
• Drug testing.
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required).
• Positions that require driving must provide proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, if required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
• 401(k) retirement savings program.
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional, and Financial.
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
• Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.

EEO Statement: RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support, apply to join the team today.