Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant
- Days at TrustPoint Hospital

Join our team at TrustPoint Hospital as an experienced CNA!

Shift

Hours:

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Schedule Options:
Full time:
Three 12‑hour shifts per week with rotating weekends

Shift Differentials: Up to $4.50/hr

We are seeking passionate direct care professionals dedicated to behavioral health. If you are looking for growth opportunities and wish to make a meaningful impact, this is the position for you.

TrustPoint Hospital is a 217‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art treatment center providing comprehensive medical and psychiatric services on both inpatient and outpatient bases. We deliver exceptional care to patients needing acute physical medicine and rehabilitation, adult, adolescent, geriatric psychiatry, and medical psychiatry.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Company‑paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• Disability benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Discount Program
• Paid Holidays for work‑life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement opportunities for career advancement

• Provide medical or therapeutic care under direction of nursing or clinical staff.
• Ensure the well‑being of patients and provide a positive, supportive, and structured environment under the direction of the charge nurse or supervisor.
• Observe patients and complete patient observation rounds timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or 1:1 care.
• Maintain patient rooms clean and uncluttered.
• Assist with transferring, lifting, raising or turning patients.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non‑threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de‑escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior, and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce them. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with the team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills learned from nurses, physicians and therapists that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Ensure comfort, dignity, privacy, and perform related CNA duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, moving patients or changing linens.
• Provide transfer or transportation for patient or coordinate transportation with appropriate staff member, as required.
• Adhere to work schedule and overall attendance.
• Follow established policies, procedures and standards for patient care.
• Clean unit as assigned by professional staff, including equipment such as beds, IV poles and wheelchairs.
• Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in patient medical record.
• Collaborate with other staff in treating and rehabilitating the patient population.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
• Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, family members, guests and other members of the health care team.

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional education or training resulting in certification as nursing assistant per state requirements required.
• Previous experience in a behavioral health setting and knowledge of the population of the facility preferred.

• 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 the 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 as circumstances dictate.

TrustPoint Hospital is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants in accordance with applicable state, federal and local laws.