Full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Company Summary
Bridge House is the premier diagnostic and assessment-oriented residential treatment center for adults. Set in a comfortable home-like environment, Bridge House provides stabilization, assessment, diagnostics, and treatment for adults struggling with mental illness. Each component of the program is designed to assist individuals in gaining a better understanding of what it means to be them and is implemented to aid in acquiring the skills required to live a life with purpose and fulfillment. Bridge House is currently seeking a qualified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to add to the team.

Primary Responsibilities
Certified Nursing Assistants care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. CNAs also monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff and the treatment team.


Job Duties
• Maintain a safe therapeutic milieu.
• Take and record measures of residents' physical condition using medical devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
• Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to Bridge House residents.
• Collaborate with or assist doctors, nurses, psychiatrists, or other medical professionals in working with Bridge House residents.
• Administer medications following physician's prescriptions.
• Issue medications from nursing station and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.
• Escort residents to medical appointments.
• Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff and the treatment team.
• Complete necessary resident charting and documentation within each shift.
• Be prepared and willing to intervene with verbal de-escalation and physically perform benevolent restraints with potentially violent or suicidal residents.
• Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal residents by verbal or physical means as required.
• Observe and influence residents' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or connecting with them.
• Collaborate with or assist mental health therapists, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with Bridge House residents.
• Encourage residents to develop their own activities of daily living, practice social skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.
• Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.
• Develop or teach strategies to promote resident wellness and independence.
• Aid residents in performing daily tasks such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.
• Transport and escort residents to various appointments.
• Maintain personal and professional boundaries while upholding program policies and procedures.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Read all required correspondence related to resident care prior to each shift.
• Demonstrate understanding of Bridge House policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.


Qualifications/Skills
• CNA certification required.
• First Aid/CPR certification (provided by Bridge House).
• Bachelor's degree in the human services field preferred.
• Must be 21 or over.
• Must have a valid drivers license and 5 years driving experience with a current good driving record.
• Must pass background check.
• Must possess physical stamina to stand for long periods of time while providing supervision, moving with residents, and be able to perform extended, sustained physical safety restraints when needed.
• Must be able to stay attentive and alert for extended periods of time.
• Problem solving, quick thinking, and good memory are essential.
• Must have the ability to build rapport and connect with diverse people from different backgrounds. Must be able to demonstrate warmth, empathy, and patience to our residents.
• Must be an active listener.
• Must be able to remain calm amid chaos.
• Basic computer skills are required for charting, scheduling, and email functions.


Working Relationships
Director of Nursing, Nurses, Residential Department, Bridge House residents

Pay is commensurate with education and experience. Health/dental/vision/life insurance benefits available to full-time employees. Employee Assistance Program available to all employees. Matching retirement options available to all employees after 6 months of service.