Job Summary
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) provides direct patient care and clinical
support to patients admitted to ShoqweL Ya’ LhaoLh-ew’xw, the Lummi Nation’s Secure
Withdrawal Management and Stabilization (SWMS) program. Under the direction of licensed
nursing and medical providers, the CNA supports medical monitoring, basic clinical care, and
therapeutic engagement for patients experiencing substance withdrawal and early stabilization. This
role plays a critical part in promoting safety, dignity, and recovery through trauma-informed,
culturally responsive, and patient-centered care.
