Certified Nursing Assistant 7am-7:30pm

Harboroaks; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks seeks a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to provide medical and therapeutic care under nursing supervision in a behavioral health setting. You will perform 15-minute observation rounds, assist with transfers and activities, document vital signs, and engage patients to support treatment goals.

The role requires a CNA certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and preferred experience in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• CNA certification or state certification is required.
• Experience in behavioral health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a supportive environment under supervision.
• Complete patient observation rounds, often every 15 minutes, within reach or 1:1 care.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, turning, and positioning patients.
• Obtain vital signs, height, and weight; document accurately in the medical record.
• Provide transport or coordinate transportation with staff as needed.
• Follow policies and procedures for patient care and maintain unit cleanliness.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the health care team.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

De-escalation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure the well being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
• Patient safety is addressed through
• Complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
• Ensure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Insure comfort, dignity, privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed, bath, dress, groom, move patients or change linens.
• Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
• Adherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
• Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as, beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.
• Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests and other members of the health care team.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training which results in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in behavioral health setting knowledge and experience working with the population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or license, per state requirements.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

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