Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Nursing AssistantDefining Wellness Centers has an immediate need for a full-time 7p -7a shift CNA for our Addiction Treatment Facility. This is a 26 acre campus with a dedicated nurse staff for multiple areas. Defining Wellness Centers offers a good work environment and a beautiful campus located just outside of Brandon, MS. This position requires certification as a CNA with the state of MS.Skills:Teamwork: collaborates well with other employees and work effectively in team-based environments.Integrity & Ethics: demonstrates ethical behavior, such as honesty and strong moral principles; avoids conflicts of interest.Service Excellence: strives to provide excellent service to internal and/or external customers by meeting and managing customer expectations.Knowledge:Quality: accurate, organized and thorough. Applies principles of continuous improvement.Safety: demonstrates commitment to working in a safe, prudent manner with complete regard for individual safety.Confidentiality: maintains the highest degree of confidentiality with working knowledge of HIPAA laws.Policy Compliance: adheres to company policy and procedure and applicable Joint Commission standards.Position-specific Competencies:Skilled in organizational and time management and the ability to prioritize.Skilled in Microsoft Office.Skilled in using Electronic Medical Record Software (EMR).Skilled in professional interaction and communication with clients.Must be capable of performing Basic First Aid and CPR.Must be mobile and the ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and lift 100 lbs.Knowledge:Ability to demonstrate Practice-Based Client Care and Procedural Skills.Working knowledge of current policies at Defining Wellness Centers Inc.Understanding of both state and Joint Commission regulations regarding client care.Duties and Responsibilities:Understand when and how to report the following incidents, can identify where the contact information and/or forms are, and to whom it is reported to. Incidents include grievances, abuse, neglect, trauma, and exploitation.Taking/recording vital signs, such as temperature blood-pressure as directed by medical or nursing staff.Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative care of assigned client as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive client care outcomes.Providing the required support to assist clients with their activities.Makes routine rounds on assigned clients in accordance with established procedures.Promptly communicates any significant changes in behavior or condition to supervisor.Maintain and coordinate communication among client and staff as evidenced within the electronic medical record client file.Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with client/significant other/family as reflected in the Treatment Plan.Use available written and AV materials specific to client condition or disease.Assist clients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy, respecting their confidentiality and privacy and communicates with them in a courteous and respectful manner.Keep up to date with all pertinent federal and state regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.Perform other duties.Requirements:Education: High School diploma or equivalent.Experience: Minimum one year work experience in healthcare field.Licensure/registration/certification: Active CNA license in state of Mississippi.