Job title: Part time CNA/PCT CCCA
Company: Virginia Government
Job description: Health and Human ServicesSearch by job title, location, department, category, etc.Search Jobs Near MePart time CNA/PCT CCCA
- 5024050
- Staunton, Virginia, United States
- Center Children & Adolescents
- Health and Human Services
- Wage (Hourly)
- Closing at: Oct 31 2024 at 23:55 EDT
- Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Title: Certified Nursing AssistantState Role Title: W49053Hiring Range: $20.74/PCT, $21.74/CNA (plus shift differentials)Pay Band: 3Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/DevelopLocation: Comm Ctr for Child & AdolesAgency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/Recruitment Type: General Public – GJob DutiesThe Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA) is seeking applicants for part-time Psychiatric Care Technicians (PCT) on 1st and 2nd shifts. The Successful applicant must work one weekend per month. Holidays will be required.CCCA is a 48 – bed facility and is Virginia’s only public acute care psychiatric hospital for patients who are 17 and younger. We are located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and conveniently located at the crossroads of I-64 and I-81.Our mission is to provide a high quality acute psychiatric evaluation, crisis stabilization, and intensive short-term treatment that empowers children and their families to make developmentally appropriate choices and that strengthens children’s hope, resilience, and self-esteem.No experience necessary. All training is provided by experience qualified staff.This position provides care for children and adolescents who have behavioral and/or mental health issues. The duties for this position are:– supervising patients both in groups and one on one as directed by nursing and clinical staff
– ensuring the safety and well being of patients at all times, including those that are aggressive and/or self-injurious
– planning and participating in group and individual activities with patients
– supporting patients that are upset and/or aggressive using approved positive therapeutic techniques
– assisting assigned patients with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, etc.
– documenting changes in the patient’s behavior, vital signs, sleep pattern, food intake, hygiene, etc.This position is eligible for shift differentials:
– 1st shift weekend $3.00/hr
– 2nd shift weekdays $2.50/hr and weekend/holidays $3.00/hrMinimum Qualifications
- Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe patient behavior by observing, interacting, and listening
- Ability to read, write and speak in the English language
- Ability to observe, report and document changes in patients’ mental, physical and behavioral status
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Ability to maintain all required orientation and annual competencies.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and patients from varied backgrounds using effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to recognize the need and ask for help or assistance in providing care and treatment
- Ability to give and receive effective feedback and perform as a member of a team
- Ability to administer CPR and perform TO approved physical interventions
- Ability to use email and electronic health records
Additional ConsiderationsAdditional considerations will be given to applicants with:– CNA license
– experience in a mental health setting, healthcare, or related setting
– coursework or degree in human service field
– demonstrated experience with children and/or adolescents
– bilingual
– veteranSpecial InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-332-8300) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.DBHDS Facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated for COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and offer COVID – 19 vaccination programs to staff, residents, clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.Contact InformationName: Elizabeth WeberPhone: 540-332-8056Email: elizabeth.weber@dbhds.virginia.govIn support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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Location: Staunton, VA
Job date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:01:50 GMT
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