Responsibilities:

• Security of the community at all times.
• Check vital signs, weight and record information when required by Registered Nurse
• Observe resident’s and children and note physical condition, attitude, reactions, appetite, etc. and report any changes to nurse.
• Conduct a random, hourly bedroom check daily.
• Observe Resident Rights
• Maintain therapeutic environment.
• Assist in preparation units for new admissions.
• Attend weekly supervisions
• Answer calls from Registered Nurse/LPN when needed.
• Provide adjunct care for the participants, including ice packs, and heat packs
• Monitor and assist with meals, snacks during scheduled mealtimes
• Adhere to professional standards, follow policies and procedures and abide by federal, state and local requirements.
• Supervise adherence to rules and resident’s attendance at activities.
• Log in new resident’s belongings as well as any items received for residents during business hours.
• Receive a daily report and logbook from staff member from previous shift.
• Maintain a daily log of all activities occurring during shift and provided a verbal report to incoming staff.
• Participate in program evaluation process as necessary, including data collection.
• Contact the on-call staff person or Community Nurse/RN or Program Director (in cases of emergency) for instructions on weekend and weeknights.
• Attend monthly Nursing staff meetings with Community Health Nurse.
• Accept and record all telephone calls between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. weekdays and during the weekends.
• Oversee the preparations for the AA/NA in-house meetings on the assigned evening.
• Meet, greet and sign-in visitors.      
• Monitor visits by outside family members or friends.
• Maintain building security.

Clerical:

• Compile client charts, including intake and interview forms, within 24 hours of admission.
• Assemble charts according to an approved format and review forms for completion.
• All duties as assigned by the Community Health Nurse.

Qualifications: Minimum

• High School Diploma and have a current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification in Pennsylvania
• Successfully complete a state approved nurse’s aide-training program
• Basic understand of medical terminology as it relevant to job duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of alcoholism and other addictions and the special needs of addicted women.
• The ability to set consistent, fair limits when appropriate, while maintaining a sensitive and supportive attitude in relation to residents.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effectively.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitive information with empathy.
• High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations.
• Ability to act as a role model for the residents.

Requirements:

• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
• CNA Certification in Pennsylvania

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