Certified Nursing Assistant, PM (Robertsdale)

AltaPointe Health•Robertsdale, AL

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About The Position

AltaPointe’s Adult Residential Services serve adults with serious and persistent mental illness who need social rehabilitation and community support. The program combines medical, nursing, and clinical services across group homes supervised 24 hours a day while consumers are present. Residential care focuses on rehabilitation and return to the community, preventing rehospitalization, and supporting successful community placement. The Certified Nursing Assistant monitors and interacts with consumers, supports daily living and psychoeducational needs, assists with delegated medication care, and helps maintain a safe, structured household. The role also includes documentation, collaboration with the treatment team, and participation in staff and quality-improvement activities. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is offered; terms and eligibility will be discussed during the interview.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Alabama.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be at least 23 years of age.
Proof of current liability insurance.
Effectively demonstrate the application of adult-specific competencies.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the adult population.
Knowledge of cultural diversity.
Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention, interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, and non-violent crisis intervention practices.
Knowledge of educational methods for adults with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of electronic health record use.
Successful completion of Medication Assistance Certification (MAC).
Successful completion of the Defensive Driving program.
Successful completion of specialized Relias Training Plans.

Responsibilities

Monitor and interact with consumers, provide training in basic living skills according to assessed needs, provide psychoeducational services, and implement behavioral plans when applicable.
Meet daily productivity standards through individual and group basic living skills and psychoeducational services.
Comply with the Nurse Delegation Program, including recertification requirements, and use the MAS-MAC connection to receive delegated care responsibilities, including assistance with medication administration.
Assist consumers with personal care, including bathing, toileting, and hygiene, as well as medication use, chores, and safety issues.
Prepare meals according to individualized dietary orders and posted menus, and stock food and household items.
Recognize crisis states and take a proactive approach to de-escalate or resolve situations.
Ensure adherence to household schedules and individual appointments, and implement planned activities.
Transport consumers to and from appointments and outings.
Model appropriate behavior, including communication skills, grooming, and manners.
Work with consumers and staff to maintain house cleanliness.
Provide handoff communication at shift change and collaborate effectively with treatment team members.
Complete routine health and safety tasks for the house and vehicles.
Seek supervision and consultation as needed, accept and apply improvement suggestions, and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Be willing to work at any Adult Residential Services facility based on staffing needs.
Document services promptly and legibly according to AltaPointe policy, including detailed services provided, consumer responses, and progress toward goals.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
Complete assigned tasks promptly, follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, and attend appropriate in-service training and workshops.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or designee.