Certified Nursing Assistant

BRIDGES MN HAS ORIENTATION FOR NEW EMPLOYEES EVERY MONDAY! All FULL TIME employees are eligible for PTO, 401K and PROFIT SHARING and full time employees are eligible for FREE CHILDCARE and MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION.

Shifts Available: Bridges MN has multiple shift options available to tailor to your preferences. Full-time or part-time opportunities on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Monday-Friday, Weekends, and/or 7 on/7 off schedules.

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Location: IN PERSON. In Maplewood.

WHY WORK FOR US? Our purpose at Bridges MN is to improve the lives of vulnerable adults by creating opportunities for more independence in their homes and jobs. For our employees, we foster an environment of growth and pride ourselves on our ability to promote from within and help you move into new roles within Bridges MN. In this role, not only would you be doing meaningful work, but you’d also be offered comprehensive training to ensure you’re able to build your skills and experience, and grow professionally.

Certified Nursing Assistant Position Description:

The role of the Certified Nursing Assistant is to help individuals live in their own homes, identify and achieve personal goals, and improve their quality of life. Your role includes providing direct client care involving HIGH MEDICAL NEEDS and Medical Devices.

We are seeking someone with experience with HIGH MEDICAL NEEDS such as:

• Medical equipment, G/J Tubes
• Medical vest
• Feeding pumps
• Kangaroo pump
• Oxygen/ Nebulizer
• Hoyer
• Hospital beds/ Repositioning
• Adapting activities to each individual in a group who all have different disabilities to foster an engaging environment

We are seeking someone who has previous experience working as a

• CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant
• LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
• PCA: Personal Care Assistant
• For a minimum of 2 years

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience that includes working with residents with high behaviors, working in a hospital, or psychiatric setting

• Experience de-escalating intense situations and ability to describe different methods of de-escalation

• Ability to perform physical interventions to ensure the safety of the individuals served

• Strong verbal communication and documentation skills

• Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Health and Human Services.

• A valid driver's license with no more than 3 moving violations.

• 1 of the 3 items listed below: (additional trainings, certifications, and leadership experience considered)

  • 4 year degree in a related field

  • 2 year degree in a related field/2 years of experience including working with residents with high behaviors, behavioral health or psychiatric setting

  • 4 years of experience including working with residents with high behaviors, behavioral health or psychiatric setting

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Compassionate about the care and well-being of others.

• Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff and other customers.

• High school diploma/GED required.

• Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Health and Human Services.

• A valid drivers license is strongly preferred.

• Promote independence with clients by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.

• Document any changes in clients’ condition or incidents.

• Be compassionate, flexible, and adaptable to changing situations.

• Assist clients with daily room order and light housekeeping to maintain a clean environment.

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (including, but not limited to, administering medication, dressing, showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).

  
  

Shifts available:

Every other weekend 9am-9pm

Every Weekend 6am-2pm

7on/7off 10pm-9am awake AND asleep 10p-6a

7on/7off asleep 10p-6a

Every Weekend 7:30am -2:00pm

Every Weekend 2pm-9pm

Bridges MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, protected genetic information, sex, parental status, national origin, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or Veteran status.