About this opportunity
Horizon Behavioral Health lists this Certified Nursing Assistant CNA opportunity in madison heights, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week) day-shift and night-shift, rotating scheduleLocation: Lynchburg VA, 24501Position SummaryThe Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) focuses on supporting individual's progress towards goals that are identified as meaningful by individuals and their support resources, as well as providing support for the overall health and safety of all the individuals. As part of the Nursing team, the CNA will provide direct care to individuals with multiple ID/DD and chronic medical conditions in the Intermediate Care Facility home-like environment.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GEDPrior direct care experience is preferred.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Related Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of electronic health records and documentation standards as required by the program.Safely assist individuals with all aspects of physical management including equipment use, safe lifting and physical assistance.Knowledge and ability to operate a computer, utilize an electronic health record, electronic time sheet, and other software/systems used by Horizon.Knowledge and ability to utilize personal protective equipment in a manner that is compliant with standard precautions and safety expectations.Ability to drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients, provide services to client @other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites.Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holiday, etc.) as required.Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.The Best Benefits for Those Who Take Care of the CommunityWe're proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizon's annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizon's clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment, and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
Worksite address
madison heights, VA, 24572, US
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