Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Days

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) is growing, and we are excited to be adding new people to our team! If you value inclusivity, balance, and cultural centeredness and have a true passion for serving others, you may be a great fit for our team! WPHW is a non-profit organization that serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Mi'kmaq, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the State of Maine.

Position Summary

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Certified Nursing Assistants provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care to clients experiencing symptoms related to substance use withdraw. This individual will also provide support to help clients through their recovery process to include making sure a client feels comfortable, supported and well taken care of throughout the detox process. CNA's work collaboratively and efficiently with a multidisciplinary team and the client through direct care, transitional support, coordination of services, and referrals.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Provide direct patient assistance with activities of daily living and basic health care needs.
• Monitor client’s vital signs as ordered or per protocol.
• Escort patients to appointments, set up medical equipment and assist with medical procedures.
• Prepare rooms for admissions.
• Administer random urinalysis as per physician’s or licensed independent practitioners’ instructions.
• Complete suicide risk assessment on all new admission and as needed during treatment.
• Screen for danger to self or others.
• Advocate for and build mea...