Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Charleston Center is accepting applications for Certified Nursing Assistants with a desire to integrate into a developed team of professional nurses, counselors, and medical staff.

This position performs various direct patient care activities within a medical Detoxification Unit while under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Assists nursing service with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.

HIRING HOURLY: $17.00

Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from service, program and agency earnings.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY

• Assist medical personnel with basic nursing care to patients
• Assist with measuring weight, height, vital signs, specimen collection
• Assist with personal hygiene needs of patients
• Exchange resident information with nurse in charge on an ongoing basis
• Ensure patients attend their daily clinical schedule and keep appointments with counseling service
• Observe and report patient’s behavior and listen to their concerns
• Electronic documentation (computer skills a must)
• Assist nursing staff by reporting signs and symptoms of withdrawal (will be trained)
• Participate in medical events along with nursing and medical staff
• Work with housekeeping to ensure discharge beds are identified cleaned
• Ensures patients attend all meals, and provide for between - meal nourishment
• Assist patients with laundry
• Inventory, store and prepare medical and other supplies
• Excellent customer service and de-escalation skills are a priority
• Must be skilled at not internalizing inappropriate responses by some patients
• Adhere to established facility and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Maintain professional appearance and conduct at all times
• Perform all responsibilities with adherence to Resident’s Rights and HIPAA
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 and submit proof to Charleston County Human Resources
• Masking is mandatory while on duty and in the building at all times
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Must be a Certified Nurse’s Aide listed on the South Carolina Nurse Aide registry with an active certification and be in good standing
• High school graduate or equivalent