Health Care Technician

Organization

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of North Carolinians and providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill.

The Health Care Technician I / CNA position within the Facility Infirmary and Medical Unit provides direct care to developmentally disabled individuals in a caring home‑like environment. The role supports the quality of life for patients and maintains dignity and respect for all patients.

• Provide direct care to developmentally disabled individuals.
• Enhance quality of life through a home‑like environment and individualized care.
• Offer treatment with dignity and respect, supporting each individual's choices.
• Care for medically fragile adults with significant intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities.

• Must be in good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry.
• Successfully complete training through the Staff Development department (NCI, CPR, Body Mechanics, Lifting, etc.).
• Frequent lifting and bending required (lifting minimum 50 lbs 6‑8 times daily).

• A valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals, staff, and others.
• Maintains a professional, even‑tempered demeanor and works both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques and communicate observations in written and verbal form.
• Ability to perform vital sign monitoring and provide direct patient care, including Foley catheter, tracheostomy, and G‑tube care, and assist with treatments such as applying ointments and managing colostomy bags.

• Lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis (6‑8 times daily).
• Stoop, bend, walk, run short distances (50 yards), and climb stairs without permanent limitations.

• Job Title:
  
  Health Care Technician I / CNA
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time (multiple shifts)
• Shift: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift
• Location:
  
  Caswell Developmental Center, Kinston, NC
• Seniority Level: Entry Level

Salary Range: $29,748.00 – $44,621.00

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 – $44,621.00

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000 (conditional on 2025‑2026 Budget Approval)

Eligibility for Sign‑On Bonus:
New permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time employees working 30‑40 hours per week (prorated for < 40 hours).

• Employees who have held a position in NC State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months.
• Employees who have previously received a sign‑on bonus from any State agency.
• Employees where DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This position is designated as mandatory and requires reporting or staying over during adverse weather events.

We are recruiting for multiple positions with this posting; your application will be considered for all noted open positions.