Certified Nursing Assistant, PM (Daphne)

AltaPointe Health•Daphne, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital in Daphne, Alabama, serving adults and adolescent males ages 12–18 who are experiencing psychiatric crises. The hospital provides assessment, evaluation, and 24-hour clinical care, with the goal of stabilizing symptoms and helping patients return home or move to the least restrictive level of care. The Certified Nursing Assistant provides patient care and monitoring on an assigned unit. Duties include taking vital signs, conducting blood sugar tests and EKGs as needed, assisting with activities of daily living, documenting patient behavior and progress, supporting psychiatric rehabilitation goals, and helping to deescalate crisis situations. The CNA works under the direction of a licensed nurse and collaborates with treatment team members. The role may require work on any BayPointe or EastPointe unit based on facility needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Alabama.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional pushing or pulling, kneeling, squatting, bending, and rapid ambulation as needed.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, blood sugar tests, intake and output measurements, and EKGs, and assist with activities of daily living under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Provide ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers, including one-to-one coverage for consumers on special status when assigned.
Assess consumer behavior daily and document observations, progress, treatment goals addressed, basic living skills progress, and services provided according to policy and standards.
Assist consumers with personal care, activities, current events, and safety issues.
Train consumers in basic living skills in accordance with their psychiatric rehabilitation goals.
Recognize crisis situations and use deescalation or resolution techniques.
Collaborate effectively with treatment team members and communicate with other staff.
Work on any BayPointe or EastPointe unit as facility needs require.
Model appropriate behavior, including communication, grooming, and manners.
Meet AltaPointe productivity standards and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Report accidents or driving violations to the supervisor and human resources.
Accept suggestions for improvement and actively work to enhance skills.
Participate in performance improvement activities, required AltaPointe committees, in-service trainings, and workshops.
Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, and seek supervision or consultation as needed.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, gentleness, and calm; respect privacy and confidentiality; and assist consumers and visitors as needed.
Document activities performed legibly, clearly, concisely, and in a timely manner.
Participate in therapy activities that may take place inside or outside the facility, including games or play activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.