Certified Nursing Assistant

Harboroaks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential medical care to patients under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, monitoring vital signs, and facilitating a positive environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and current CNA certification, with a focus on empathetic patient interactions and adherence to care standards.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification or license required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a supportive environment.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and document accurately.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage patient behavior.

Skills

Patient Safety

De-escalation techniques

Positive Attitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Provide medical or therapeutic care under the direction of nursing or clinical staff.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor.
• Address patient safety through timely completion of observation rounds, which may be every 15 minutes, within reach of the patient, and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising, or turning patients.
• Obtain patient vital signs, height, and weight as assigned, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patients and visitors promptly and respond quickly to patient requests.
• Engage with patients in activities and interactions to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to manage patient emotions and behavior, and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements, reinforce positive behaviors, and report changes and responses to treatment to the team. Significant changes are to be reported to the nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills learned from nurses, physicians, and therapists to promote physical and mental wellness.
• Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and privacy; perform CNA duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients, or changing linens.
• Provide transfer or transportation for patients or coordinate transportation with staff as required.
• Adhere to work schedule and maintain overall attendance.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and standards for patient care.
• Clean unit and equipment such as beds, IV poles, and wheelchairs as assigned.
• Document clinical information accurately and timely in patient records.
• Collaborate with staff to treat and rehabilitate patients.
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards patients and colleagues; address and resolve complaints; prioritize patient safety.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, guests, and healthcare team members.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training resulting in CNA certification per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting and with the facility's population preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current CNA certification or license per state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training provided upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility policies.

While this job description aims to accurately reflect the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify duties as circumstances dictate.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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