Certified Nursing Assistant, PM (Daphne)

About the role

EastPointe Hospital is a private, free-standing psychiatric hospital for adults and adolescent males (ages 12‑18) located in Daphne, Ala. EastPointe’s clinical and medical professionals assess and evaluate adults and adolescents in psychiatric crisis. Treatment focuses on stabilizing psychiatric symptoms and preventing psychiatric commitment. Adults and/or adolescents admitted to EastPointe will have exhibited life‑threatening, destructive or disabling behavior or symptoms. Each patient completes a psychiatric diagnostic evaluation and receives 24‑hour clinical care for the duration of their stay. The goal is for each patient to return to home or to the least restrictive level of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily tasks of vital signs, blood sugar testing, intakes & outputs, EKGs, and assists consumers with activities of daily living (i.e., baths, positioning, feeding) under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Provides ongoing monitoring and interaction with 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 de‑escalate or resolve the situation.
• Effectively collaborates with the treatment team member.
• 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 the consumer (time undetermined) and sitting/standing can be extended with ability to change positions as permitted by consumer behavior.
• Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side.
• Occasional need 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 one’s own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of the body.
• Occasionally able to kneel and reach to same side toward the floor.
• Lift up to 10 pounds from the floor to various levels, including from floor to overhead occasionally during shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to assist in Activities of Daily Living, as required; able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.
• Strong grasp needed to use keys to open doors throughout the facility and to maintain constant contact with a consumer during a restraint procedure or with other hold techniques.
• Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during shift.
• At times need to ambulate as quickly as possible to assist coworkers with a consumer in a restraint procedure (e.g., jog/run up to 0.1 mi).
• Therapy may be inside or outside the facility; some activities will dictate physical requirements for playing or games.
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and current Certified Nursing Assistant in Alabama required.