What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA-Overnight position at Northstar Behavioral Health?
Job Duties and Responsibilities : (Essential Functions)
- Transport clients to and from appointments, intake pickups, discharge drop offs, etc. and ensure all passengers in the vehicle are compliant, safe and nonvolatile
- Set priorities in monitoring clients, making house rounds, documentation of pertinent information and completion of other assignments.
- Highly dependable and can be counted on to work independently, having the ability to work with little direction.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of and adhere to program philosophy and policies and procedures, 245G requirements, house operations, including Client Bill of Rights and confidentiality.
- Complete and assist with intake / admission procedures, orientation of new clients and co-workers.
- Encourage clients to achieve their goals by functioning as a positive role model.
- Participate in client recreational activities with a positive attitude.
- Administer client medications and documents accordingly.
- Complete clerical assignments such as faxing, copying programming materials, stocking packets / forms, typing documents in Word and updating Excel spreadsheets.
- Understand and implement infection control standards especially hand washing and linen handling
- Assist in food preparation, and household cleaning duties as needed.
- Adhere to attendance and absence policies.
- Participate in rotational and / or off - shift schedules, including a holiday rotation schedule, as applicable.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses / certifications or other knowledge skills and abilities).
Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)
