CNA

DAY & NIGHT SHIFTS AVAILABLE!

1. Must possess a current Oregon Nursing Assistant certification; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
2. Current First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
3. For individuals recovering from the disease of alcoholism and/or from other drug addiction, have maintained continuous sobriety for the immediate past two years at the time of hire
4. Possesses the training, knowledge, and/or experience demonstrating competence in the treatment of the disease addiction, including the management of withdrawal and client evaluation
5. Skilled at motivational counseling techniques
6. Experience taking and recording vital signs
7. The ability to work independently and the skills to be a successful team player
8. Must get along well with coworkers
9. Possesses the ability to network with all resources in order to provide the best customer service possible
10. Proven excellent customer service skills with clients and/or family members seeking help from BCTS
11. Compassion towards individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders

1. Works closely with other staff as a member of a treatment team.
2. Maintains high visibility at all times.
3. Responsible for all aspects of the detox service area, including noise level, traffic level, cleanliness and neatness of sleeping areas, common areas and office, safety and other conditions that support client care.
4. Take and record vital signs of clients at the appropriate designated intervals.
5. Notify Nurse if clients Monitors detoxification symptoms worsen. and performs CIWA (Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment) scoring.
6. Completes intakes per detoxification program guidelines.
7. Provides motivational counseling and case management services, working collaboratively with treatment team members and other agencies, and documents services in the client's file.
8. Makes timely client interventions when necessary including: arguments, relations, inappropriate or immature behavior, and any insensitive or disrespectful behavior.
9. Works with treatment team to maintain a healthy treatment milieu.
10. Maintains documentation in EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system and client files.
11. Answers phones and responsible for complete, accurate filing.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Director.