Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (CMT Nursing Center Roddey)

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in peoples 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 lifes 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 c ross 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.

Responsibilities for the Certified Nursing Assistant include:

• Perform and assist residents with personal cleanliness and hygiene (ADLs).
• 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

Additional Requirements:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

Post hire employees must have:

• 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.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here 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*
  • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
  • State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC