IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II, Bear Creek ICF

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IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II, Bear 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 included :

Regular required to lift 20 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. Must be able to pull 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 to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Payrate : $16.00

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 physicians 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 participates 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

Pre-employment screening :

We offer the following benefits to employees :

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.