Nursing Assistant, Certified (CNA) Inpatient Services/BPH Civil Lodge E

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities BHDD - Office of Mental Health – Inpatient Services Civil Lodge E, 220 Faison Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Certified Nursing Assistant, you will perform varied and special assignments in giving personal care to the residents. You will work under supervision and established practices. You will cross train and float to other units within the facility as needed. This position requires the ability to work with all genders in our skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities for the Certified Nursing Assistant include:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the Nursing Care Plan (NCP) and Treatment Plan as it relates to providing nursing care. Participates in quality
• control monitoring and peer review as assigned.
• Provides care for patients with mental illnesses, substance abuse, aggressive behavior, or suicidal tendencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the therapeutic communication skills, takes under consideration age specific competencies, and culturally diverse patients.
• Identifies the need for and performs basic care/activities of daily living for patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Standard Precautions and performs Quality Control Environmental checks.
• Assists in caring for patients with behavioral/physical problems.
• Provides basic care for patients requiring Special Precautions, Seclusion, 4-Point Restraints, and supportive Protective Restraints; follows policy on meeting patients' special needs for hygiene, nutrition, toileting, fluids, and AD Ls.
• Participates in maintaining a clean and therapeutic environment by being productively occupied at all times and meeting the needs of the patients.
• Completes all mandatory training. Performs other related duties as necessary.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold credential as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Additional Requirements:

• Position is considered essential.
• Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds routinely, with the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds or more during emergencies
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, pull, push, stoop, bend and climb at least two (2) or three (3) flights of stairs.
• Ability to tolerate noise level and circulate in patient areas for long periods.
• Must have manual dexterity.
• Must be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors.
• Must be able to perform MAPS and emergency measures to victims with cardiac and/ or respiratory arrest and other emergencies. Demonstrate safe
• and effectives use of resident care equipment.
• Have daily contact with Supply and Food Service personnel.
• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post hire, employees must have: 

• Knowledge of assistive nursing procedures, sanitation, personal hygiene, basic health safety practices, and human anatomy.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail, make accurate technical and physical observations of patients, accurately communicate and record observations, carefully read and follow direction, work a flexible schedule, work in a team environment, and lift and move patients.
• Basic life skills including CPR, AED use, and ventilations.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: 

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

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