Certified Nursing Assistant, PM

AltaPointe Health•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant works in a psychiatric hospital and residential care environment serving children, adolescents, and adults. The role provides basic patient care, observation, monitoring, and support under the direction of a licensed nurse. Care includes assisting consumers with activities of daily living, recording clinical and behavioral information, supporting psychiatric rehabilitation goals, and responding to crisis situations using de-escalation principles. The CNA may be assigned to any BayPointe or EastPointe unit based on facility needs and may provide one-to-one coverage for consumers on special status.

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, pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds, and moving quickly to assist coworkers during a restraint procedure.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, blood glucose readings, intake and output measurements, and EKGs as needed.
Assist consumers with activities of daily living, including bathing, positioning, feeding, and personal care, under the direction of a licensed nurse.
Provide ongoing monitoring and interaction with consumers, including one-to-one coverage when assigned.
Assess consumer behavior daily and record and submit information according to policy and standards.
Assist consumers with activities, current events, and safety issues.
Train consumers in basic living skills according to their psychiatric rehabilitation goals.
Recognize crisis states and de-escalate or resolve situations using appropriate principles.
Collaborate effectively with treatment team members and other staff.
Work on any BayPointe or EastPointe unit as facility needs require.
Model appropriate behavior, communication, grooming, and manners.
Meet AltaPointe productivity standards and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Perform additional duties assigned by a supervisor.
Report accidents or driving violations to a supervisor and Human Resources.
Accept suggestions for improvement and actively enhance skills.
Document promptly, legibly, clearly, and concisely, including consumer problems, daily progress, basic living skills progress, treatment goals addressed, services provided, and activities performed.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures and attend appropriate in-service trainings and workshops.
Seek supervision and consultation as needed.
Treat consumers with care, dignity, and compassion; respect privacy and confidentiality; and interact pleasantly and cooperatively with others.
Assist consumers and visitors as needed, remain sensitive to individual needs and differences, and interact calmly and gently with consumers and families.