Compassionate Psychiatric CNA: Vital Signs & Crisis Care

AltaPointe Health Systems; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health Systems is seeking a CNA for EastPointe Hospital in Daphne, Alabama. The role involves assisting adults and adolescents with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing patient care under licensed nurse supervision.

Responsibilities include ongoing patient observation, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure compassionate, safe care and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily task of vital signs, blood sugar testing, Intakes & Outputs, EKG’s, and assisting consumers with activities of daily living under the direction of a licensed nurse
• Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with the consumers
• Provides daily assessment of consumer’s behavior and records and submits information according to policy and standards
• Assists consumers with personal care, activities, current events and safety issues
• Provides training on basic living skills according to the consumer’s psychiatric rehabilitation goals
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team member
• Models appropriate behavior including but not limited to communication skills, grooming, manners, etc.
• Meets AltaPointe Productivity standards
• Provides one to one coverage to consumers on special status as assigned
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor
• Reports accident or driving violations to supervisor and human resources
• Documents legibly

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Patient monitoring

Job description

AltaPointe Health Systems is seeking a CNA for EastPointe Hospital in Daphne, Alabama. The role involves assisting adults and adolescents with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing patient care under licensed nurse supervision.

Responsibilities include ongoing patient observation, documentation, and collaboration with the treatment team to ensure compassionate, safe care and adherence to policies.