CNA - Part Time | Road to Home (1575)

Job Purpose:
- Road to Home serves as a statewide step-down residential program for adults. The CNA position is integral to the efficient functioning of the Units. They will, by virtue of their role, have primary patient contact and, in that role, will have influence on patient treatment and progress. As such, CNAs are professional staff members with responsibility for maintenance of a secure therapeutic milieu in cooperation with a variety of disciplines, most importantly the nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities:
- Learn and apply the daily routine and the principles of mental health nursing.
- Help with the admission of consumers, including taking vital signs, bath, and shampoo, if necessary, body check, checking for hazardous objects, listing valuables and personal possessions, and orienting the consumer to the unit.
- Check any unusual sounds, report suspicious behavior of consumers or visitors, report difficulties with visitors, check consumer’s rooms for hidden hazardous objects or medications, and search and record items brought into consumers.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient interactions and progress notes.
- Support patients in achieving their treatment goals and encourage positive behavioral changes.
- Uphold the standards and policies of LifeStream while demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior at all times.