Certified Nursing Assistant; CNA); CMT Nursing Center - Roddey

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness.

If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), C.M. Tucker Jr. Nurse Care Center-Roddey Pavilion, 2200 Harden St. Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Certified Nursing Assistant, you will perform varied and special assignments in giving personal care to the residents. You will work under supervision and established practices. You will cross train and float to other units within the facility as needed. This position requires the ability to work with all genders in our skilled nursing facility.

• Perform and assist residents with personal cleanliness and hygiene (ADL's).
• Feed and assist residents with meals, snacks, and supplements.
• Observe, report, and document any changes in residents' condition and/or behavior.
• Participate in restorative therapies according to care plan and individual needs. Participate in the Resident Care Conference.
• Assist in guiding and helping residents by working with them in groups and individually, by planning and conducting group meetings, encouraging communication, self-esteem and socialization. Conduct selective individual and group activities.
• Prepare and accompany residents off the unit to clinics/MD visits and activities.
• Perform nursing procedures and care per nursing policies. Assist the nurse and doctor with treatments and examinations.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold credential as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

• Position is considered essential.
• Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds routinely, with the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds or more during emergencies
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods.
• Must have manual dexterity.
• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors.
• Must be able to perform MAPS and emergency measures to victims with cardiac and/ or respiratory arrest and other emergencies. Demonstrate safe and effectives use of resident care equipment.
• Have daily contact with Supply and Food Service personnel.

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

• Knowledge of assistive nursing procedures, sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health safety practices, and human anatomy.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail, make accurate technical and physical observations of patients, accurately communicate and record observations, carefully read and follow direction, work a flexible schedule, work in a team environment, and lift and move patients.
• Basic life skills including CPR, AED use, and ventilations.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.  for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
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