Certified Nursing Assistant, PM

About the Role

BayPointe Hospital is a psychiatric acute care facility located in Mobile, AL serving children, adolescents, and adults in psychiatric crises. CNAs perform daily tasks including vital signs, accuchecks, and EKGs, in addition to providing basic observation and monitoring of consumers on assigned units. CNAs also provide patient care for totally dependent consumers and demonstrate the ability to deescalate crisis situations through mindset principles while effectively communicating with staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily task of vital signs, blood sugar testing, Intakes & Outputs, EKG's, and assisting consumers with activities of daily living (i.e. baths, positioning, feeding) 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 members
• Demonstrates willingness to work on any unit at BayPointe/EastPointe based on facility needs
• 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
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance skills
• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents in a clear and concise manner the types of consumers' problems, daily progress notes, progress on BLSs, treatment goals addressed, and services provided
• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Attends appropriate in-service trainings and workshops
• Seeks supervision and consultation as needed
• Documents legibly
• Documents activities performed
• Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects consumers' privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists consumers and visitors as needed
• Personal values don't inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to the consumers' needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm with consumers and families

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes; may be extended to pacing with consumers for undetermined time
• Occasional forward bending from hips while kneeling to reach to the side
• Occasional ability to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position
• Occasional need to maintain back extension while on stomach with body weight on hips and legs for several minutes
• Occasionally able to put body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side
• Occasionally able to kneel and reach to same side toward the floor
• Lift up to 10 pounds from floor to various levels, including overhead, occasionally during shift
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to assist in Activities of Daily Living; lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist
• Strong grasp needed to use keys to open doors and maintain constant contact with a consumer during restraint or hold techniques
• Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during shift
• Ability to ambulate quickly (jog/run up to 0.1 mi) to assist coworkers with a consumer in restraint
• Physical requirements for playing or games during therapy inside or outside the facility
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant in Alabama required