Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA

First Steps Recovery is the Valley's leading treatment provider for persons suffering from alcohol and/or substance use disorders. From our inpatient detox and residential treatment facilities in the Clovis area and surrounding foothills, we provide a full continuum of care for those individuals searching for help.

The CNA is an integral position within our amazing multidisciplinary team of dedicated, focused and caring individuals. Certified Nursing Assistants use many soft skills and patient care best practices to provide a safe, comfortable and healing environment for all of our patients. Primary responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing detoxification protocols, patient self-administration of medication and monitoring clients for symptoms of withdrawal associated with detoxification.
2. Keeping patient charts updated, complete, and signed within electronic medical records
3. Helping patients eat and take medications
4. Assisting patients with mobility needs. Occasionally grooming/bathing patients with low mobility
5. Monitoring vitals and patient behavior and reporting them to the nursing and medical staff
6. Preparing patient rooms with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment and bathroom needs
7. Provide housekeeping services to maintain clean and sanitary conditions throughout the facilities.
8. Occasionally prepare meals.
9. Transportation of patients to groups, appointments, labs, etc.

All while:

• Following your scope of practice, code of conduct, and the ethics outlined within all supervising agencies
• Maintaining legal and ethical standards regarding confidentiality.