What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Southeastern Integrated Care LLC?
Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct resident care and supports nursing and clinical staff in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and structured environment. The Nursing Assistant assists with monitoring residents, supporting activities of daily living, and ensuring adherence to safety and infection control standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Monitor resident behavior and report changes to nursing staff
- Assist with vital signs as directed
- Support medication observation as allowed by policy
- Document observations accurately and timely
- Assist with admissions and orientation
- Maintain resident safety and supervision
- Conduct room and safety checks
- Assist with transportation as assigned
- Support infection control practices
- Maintain confidentiality of resident information
- Assist with crisis intervention as directed
- Participate in team communication and shift handoff
MEDICATION SUPPORT DUTIES
- Observe self-administration of medications per policy
- Report medication concerns to licensed staff
- Monitor for side effects or adverse reactions
- Document medication observations when required
SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct routine resident checks
- Maintain clean and safe environment
- Report hazards immediately
- Follow infection control procedures
- Participate in emergency response
DOCUMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Complete shift notes
- Document behavioral observations
- Record safety checks
- Assist with incident documentation
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
Required Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in team environment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of basic healthcare practices
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries
- Crisis management skills preferred
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Residential treatment setting
- May include evening, weekend, and overnight shifts
- Exposure to behavioral health population
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to assist residents with mobility
- Ability to respond to emergencies
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently and 15 pounds constantly. The CNA is required to obtain assistance of another qualified employee when attempting to lift or transfer objects over 25 pounds. Requires constant hand grasp and finger dexterity; frequent sitting, standing, walking and repetitive leg and arm movements, occasional bending, reaching forward and overhead; squatting and kneeling. Ability to communicate verbally, and in writing with an excellent comprehension of the English language. Work is generally performed in an indoor, well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated and air- conditioned environment.