Certified Nursing Assistant

Acadia•Moosic, PA

14d

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides medical or therapeutic care under the direction of nursing or clinical staff. The role supports patient well-being, safety, comfort, dignity, and treatment goals in a structured environment, while collaborating with the healthcare team and documenting patient care accurately. Duties may be adjusted by management as circumstances require.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional education or training resulting in nursing assistant certification under state requirements.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license under state requirements.
CPR certification and de-escalation/restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a behavioral health setting and knowledge or experience working with the facility’s patient population.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility.

Responsibilities

Promote patient well-being and maintain a positive, supportive, structured environment under the direction of a charge nurse or supervisor.
Complete patient observation rounds on time, including assigned 15-minute checks, within-reach observation, or 1:1 patient care.
Keep patient rooms clean and uncluttered.
Assist with transferring, lifting, raising, or turning patients.
Obtain and accurately document patients’ vital signs, height, and weight as assigned.
Identify oneself to patients and visitors and respond promptly to patient requests.
Engage patients in activities and interactions that support treatment goals.
Respond non-threateningly to distressed patients and attempt to understand the source of distress.
Use de-escalation techniques to support patients’ emotional regulation, behavior, and treatment participation; assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
Monitor behavioral improvements, reinforce positive behaviors, and communicate treatment changes and responses to the team; report significant changes to the nurse immediately.
Reinforce skills taught by nurses, physicians, and therapists that support physical and mental wellness.
Support patient comfort, dignity, and privacy; perform CNA duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients, and changing linens.
Transfer or transport patients, or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff, as required.
Adhere to the work schedule and attendance expectations.
Follow established patient-care policies, procedures, and standards.
Clean the unit and assigned equipment, including beds, IV poles, and wheelchairs.
Document clinical information in patient medical records accurately, appropriately, and on time.
Collaborate with staff to treat and rehabilitate the facility’s patient population.
Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude; acknowledge and work to resolve unmet patient needs and complaints, recognizing patient safety as a priority.
Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, family members, guests, and healthcare team members.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.