Health Care Technician - CNA Class - Cherry Hospital

Position: Health Care Technician I - CNA Class - Cherry Hospital
** Agency
* *** Division
* *** Job Classification Title
** Health Care Technician I (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * MH01

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' .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
** The Health Care Technician I will provide facilitative services and quality care for the welfare, safety, and security of individuals at Cherry Hospital. Work involves providing ongoing observation, interaction, and feedback to individuals under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work also involves working with the interdisciplinary/treatment team and providing input on each individual’s care and condition. Work involves ongoing contact with individuals who may be diagnosed with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and/or developmental conditions that may include unpredictable behaviors, maladaptive, and aggressive behaviors.

HCT I’s implement specific interventions identified in the individual’s comprehensive treatment plan.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Recruitment Range:  $31,200 - $44,261
** A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the  Budget Approval.
* Candidates must now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
** The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
** Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. **(If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment.)
*** Ability to work independently and as a team member
* Basic knowledge of a variety of psychiatric, intellectual disabilities, medical and/or other related conditions.
* General knowledge of dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene.##
** As a condition for continued employment:  Must successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.**##
** 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:

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* ** Day:
** Saturday and Sunday 5%
* ** Evening**:
Monday-Friday 10%, Saturday and Sunday 15%
* ** Night**:
Friday-Sunday 15%, Monday-Thursday 10%##
** Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus**:

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:
* 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…