HCT II Oral Care Aide Position Available In Buncombe, North Carolina

HCT II Oral Care Aide 
Salary $31,235.00 – $46,852.00 Annually Location Buncombe County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05890 BMNTC 60037281 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Black Mt Neuro-Medical Treatment Center Opening Date 05/07/2025 Closing Date 5/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Health Care Technician II Position Number 60037281 Salary Grade

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SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED

•A Sign-On Bonus of $2,500.00 (effective 08/02/22) for the successful applicant of this posting. See “Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus” below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section. Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center (BMNTC) is currently accepting applications for a Health Care Technician II – Oral Care Aide – Unit R2 1st Shift.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please keep this in mind when completing your application. When we screen applications to determine whether the applicant is qualified for the position, we use the “Knowledge, Skills & Abilities” and the “Minimum Education & Experience Requirements.” Please address each of these requirements, in as much detail as possible, within the body of your application. Your application will be considered incomplete if it lacks sufficient information for us to complete our screening and salary determination processes. This position is critical for providing necessary restorative and oral care and direct services to individuals on a residential unit. Units are regulated under OBRA and provide the Medicaid Certified Nursing Home level of care to the residents served. Two distinct programs are comprised within BMNTC including the Specialized Dementia program and the specialized intellectually delayed program. Often the residents served have combative or assaultive behaviors and/or acute conditions resulting in the inability of other nursing home settings and/or providers being able to support individuals in the community. As assigned, the Oral Care Aide works the floor as a CNA. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Performing oral care on each resident twice a day during 1st shift (before or after breakfast and after lunch). Communicate oral needs to dental office.
Sanitizing the oral care cart and changing out items as needed. Transfer residents to the dental office and stay during appointment.
Primary person responsible for wearing proper PPE during oral care. Flexibility is required for training/education purposes and to meet the needs of the facility. This position is designated MANDATORY and MUST report or stay over during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies.

ABOUT BLACK MOUNTAIN NEURO-MEDICAL TREATMENT CENTER

Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is one of three state operated facilities serving adults with chronic and complex medical conditions that co-exist with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders often related to a diagnosis of severe and persistent mental illness or intellectual disability. The health and physical status of these residents require 24-hour supervision, daily nursing care, and assistance with activities of daily living.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

We are a specialized long-term care facility focusing on maintaining quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive or neurodevelopmental disorders with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs whose level of support extends beyond that which can be provided in family or community living settings. We are committed to providing individualized compassionate care delivered by highly skilled staff. For more information about Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, please visit Neuro-Medical Treatment Centers | NCDHHS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The successful candidate will return to the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following: Experience working directly with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities, on-going health care needs, dementia and issues of aging, or other health-related field.
Demonstrated experience providing direct patient care.
Demonstrated ability to recognize patient needs and communicate them accurately. To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements The successful candidate will return to both the Education section of the application AND the Work Experience section of the application and thoroughly document, in detail, that they possess the following: High School or General Educational Development diploma
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one (1) year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Condition(s) for

Continued Employment:

As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.
As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details. For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/work-for-nc/how-do-i-get-job. Supplemental and Contact Information North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. The use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will receive either a call to schedule an interview or an e-mail notifying you when the job has been filled.