Clinical - Certified Nursing Asst

Position: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Description:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned..

Performs direct patient care work helping those who are inpatient in their habilitation or rehabilitation efforts.

Keeps environment clean.

Assists with treatment programs and other therapies as directed.

Assists with development of safety, social, hygiene, self-care and interactional skills.

Converses with patients / residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.

Maintains a positive attitude

Meets applicable external standards, ie., JCAHO, etc.

Utilize all TIPs intervention skills to de-escalate disruptive patients and prevent injury to themselves and others.

Performs duties in accordance with established policies, practices and procedures.

Will work under the supervision of the MH Supervisor and general supervision of the Charge Nurse, Unit Nurse Manager, PNA III/IV.

The job requires the individual to work indoors inside a well-lighted, air-conditioned climate-controlled building.

Work is also done outside and depending on the weather, may be hot, cold, dusty, wet and humid.

The job hazards are walking on slippery/uneven surfaces when outdoors and potential for patient-induced bodily injury. Qualifications:

BLS (AHA)

1 year CNA experience

Active State License

High School/GED

Please reference Job number: 186497