Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

Description

Are you a CNA? Do you enjoy helping others, interested in behavioral health? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux team!

 

We are seeking a full-time or part-time CNA for our Goleta program working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare.

 

The certified nursing assistant position provides quality nursing care to individuals served in accordance to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Duties include but are not limited to the following: assist individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, hygiene, feeding, incontinence care; transfers, lifts, moves, and transports individuals using proper body mechanics or lifting divides for accident prevention; communicates effectively and tactfully with individuals served, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors; is knowledgeable of individualized care plans  and provides support according to the individual's care plan. 

 

Part-time and full-time positions available. Part-time must be available to work a minimum of three shifts per week, including one weekend shift.

Current shifts available: Saturday/Sunday: 7am-3pm, Sunday-Saturday: 3pm-11pm, and Sunday-Saturday: 11pm-7am

 

Wages: $21-$22/hour

 

Being a CNA at Devereux has its Advantages You will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.

We offer:

• ASCEND Tuition Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Career Advancement Opportunities!
• 24-days of Vacation Annually (FT staff)
• 8-days of Sick Leave Annually (FT staff)
• Employee Assistance Program through Carebridge (includes 5 free counseling sessions per event per year, plus more!)
• Bereavement Leave
• Benefits available to Domestic Partner, Spouse, Children
• Retirement Plan 403B
• Life Insurance – 2x your annual salary
• Voluntary Life insurance, Accidental Death, Group Accident

Interested in advancing your career? Becoming an RN? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition covered and student loan repayment!

 

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Qualifications

EDUCATION:  HS Diploma/GED, graduate of an approved C.N.A program, and valid certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in California

 

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of one (1) year experience as a certified nursing assistant is preferred, but not required. Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Must possess and maintain valid driver's license.

 

ADDITIONAL CLEARANCES: 

• Valid California Driver's License and clean driving record
• Ability to pass a thorough background screening process and livescan fingerprinting
• Drug screen clearance
• Medical and tuberculosis skin test clearance

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects and patients weighing over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Ability to administer CPR and first aid. Ability to properly restrain adult client. Ability to create and maintain a therapeutic milieu. Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances

 

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

 

 

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

 

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

 

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

 

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

 

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE