Weekend Only, Certified Nursing Assistant, PM (Daphne)
About The Position
The Certified Nursing Assistant works at EastPointe Hospital, a private, freestanding psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males ages 12–18 in Daphne, Alabama. The hospital assesses and treats adults and adolescents experiencing psychiatric crises, providing 24-hour clinical care focused on stabilizing symptoms and supporting a return home or to the least restrictive level of care. This is a weekend-only PM position. The CNA performs patient-care duties under the direction of a licensed nurse, including taking vital signs, blood sugar testing, intake and output measurements, and EKGs. The role also involves observing and monitoring consumers, assisting with activities of daily living, documenting behavior and progress, supporting psychiatric rehabilitation goals, and recognizing and deescalating crises. The CNA may provide one-to-one coverage, work on any unit based on facility needs, and perform other assigned duties. The position requires frequent standing, sitting, and walking, sometimes for extended periods depending on consumer needs. Physical tasks may include bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing or pulling up to 25 pounds, maintaining a strong grasp, and quickly moving to assist coworkers during a restraint procedure. Some activities may take place outside the facility.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification in Alabama.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements 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
- Take vital signs, perform blood sugar testing, measure intake and output, and perform EKGs.
- 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 and assess and document their behavior and daily progress.
- Assist consumers with personal care, activities, current events, and safety issues.
- Train consumers in basic living skills according to their psychiatric rehabilitation goals.
- Recognize crisis situations and use deescalation or resolution techniques.
- Collaborate with treatment team members and communicate effectively with staff.
- Work on any unit at BayPointe/EastPointe as facility needs require.
- Model appropriate behavior, communication, grooming, and manners.
- Meet AltaPointe productivity standards and provide one-to-one coverage to consumers on special status when assigned.
- Complete documentation in a timely, clear, concise, and legible manner, including consumer problems, progress, goals addressed, and services provided.
- Participate in Performance Improvement activities and AltaPointe committees as required.
- Follow AltaPointe policies and procedures, attend required in-service training and workshops, and seek supervision or consultation as needed.
- Treat consumers with care, dignity, compassion, and respect for their privacy and confidentiality; respond sensitively to individual needs and differences.
- Assist consumers and visitors as needed and maintain cooperative relationships with others.
- Report accidents or driving violations to the supervisor and human resources.
- Accept suggestions for improvement and actively enhance job skills.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
