Certified Nursing Assistant
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Job Location:
Draper, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Youth Care of Utah a leading residential treatment center for troubled youth is seeking full time and part-time Certified Nursing Assistants
Available Shifts Include: Day (6:30a14p) & Swing (3p-12a)
- Full Time and Part Time available
We offer:
- Weekend Shift Differential $3/hour
- Free Meals
- Supportive Environment
- PTO for FT & PT
- Excellent collaborative team competitive pay and opportunity for advancement
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Company-paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
Join our team at Youth Care of Utah as an experienced CNA! We are seeking passionate direct care professionals that are dedicated to behavioral health. If you are looking for unparalleled growth opportunities and are wanting to make a meaningful impact in your community this is the position for you!
Responsibilities
- Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive supportive and structured environment under direction of charge nurse or supervisor.
- âPatient safety is addressed through
- âComplete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes within reach of patient and/or 1:1 patient care.
- âEnsure patient rooms are clean and uncluttered.
- âAssist with transferring lifting raising or turning patients.
- âObtain patients vital signs height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
- âIdentify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
- âEngage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
- âRespond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
- âApply de-escalation techniques to help manage patients emotions behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
- âMonitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
- âReinforce skills patients learn from nurses physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
- âInsure comfort dignity privacy and perform related CNA duties such as feed bath dress groom move patients or change linens.
- âProvide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member as required.
- âAdherence to work schedule and overall attendance.
- âFollow established policies procedures and standards for patient care.
- âClean unit as assigned by professional staff including equipment such as beds IV poles and wheelchairs.
- âDocument timely accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.
- âCollaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat and rehabilitate.
- âDemonstrate a positive empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.â When patient needs are not met acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.â Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- âCommunicate clearly and effectively to patients family members guests and other members of the health care team.
Education and Experience
- 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 and 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.
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Acadia Healthcare operates a network of premier behavioral healthcare facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico. Offering multiple levels of care for all populations.
