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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 2 months ago

Health Care Technician I/CNA ~ Caswell Developmental Center

Lenoir County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$30K/yr - $45K/yr

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is one of the largest agencies in the state, focusing on the health and well-being of all North Carolinians. The Health Care Technician I/CNA position involves providing direct care to developmentally disabled individuals, ensuring their quality of life in a supportive environment.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to developmentally disabled individuals

Care for adults who are medically fragile and have significant intellectual, developmental & physical disabilities

Provide treatment with dignity and respect

Offer choices and options that support individuality

Perform vital sign monitoring and provide direct patient care, including Foley catheter, tracheostomy, and G-tube care

Assist with treatments such as applying ointments and managing colostomy bags

Qualification

CNA certificationCPR certificationVital sign monitoringBehavior managementSupportive counselingPatient careEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

High School or General Educational Development diploma

Good standing with the NC Health Care Personnel Registry

Successful completion of training through Staff Development department including NCI (North Carolina Intervention), CPR, Body Mechanics and lifting

Ability to perform frequent lifting and bending

Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation

As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing

As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification

Preferred

A valid Driver's License

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals, staff and others

Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional and even-tempered demeanor and work relationships

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of the team

Ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques

Demonstrated ability to communicate observations and recommendations effectively in written and verbal form

Ability to perform vital sign monitoring and provide direct patient care, including Foley catheter, tracheostomy, and G-tube care, as well as assistance with treatments such as applying ointments and managing colostomy bags