CNA BEHVAVIORAL UNIT
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) role is to function as a member of a growing team, providing patient care and supporting the leadership team in implementing new processes and initiatives.
Required Skills
Job Description
COME JOIN A GROWING TEAM!
The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees. Previous experience caring for geriatric patients is essential and Med-Surg experience is a plus. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) role is to function as a member of the nursing staff to facilitate quality patient care. The CNA supports the licensed nursing staff to ensure the needs of the patients are met by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the CNA’s training and experience. Provides direct patient care to assigned patients ensuring that the patients activities of daily living are met. They are primarily responsible for the day to day custodial care of the patients. The CNA assist with providing a therapeutic safe environment for the patients. The CNA utilizes a basic knowledge of nursing skills and communicate the medical and emotional needs of the patients to the licensed nursing staff. The CNA is the visible presences of the nursing staff on the unit and are readily available to the patients for the patient’s day to day needs. In addition, they perform assigned duties and interventions as directed by the licensed nurse to fulfill the prescribed orders of the medical staff.. The CNA communicates identified findings observed with the patients to the licensed nursing staff. In addition, the CNA assist the licensed staff with basic clerical duties when indicated. The CNA will maintain a safe and professional standard for patient care according to the facility mission, policy and procedure, and in accordance with all external regulatory and credentialing bodies. As a key member of the nursing staff, the CNA is available to families for communication between the families, patients, and licensed nursing staff. The CNA assist with the nutritional needs of the patients, through working with the licensed nurses to ensure that nutritional needs are met. The CNA provides for the daily needs of the patients, with consistent monitoring and communication to the licensed nurses.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Education: High School Education required. Certification as a Nurse Assistant from an approved state program, and certification is active
License: None
Experience: Desired previous experience working as a C.N.A. with geriatric patients
Additional Requirement
Effective verbal communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Analytical problem solving skills
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions; ability to follow verbal instructions
Proficient knowledge of PC computers
Basic understanding of DSM V diagnostic criteria
Basic understanding of medical and psychiatric diagnoses and conditions
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
Photo ID
Social Security Card/Driver’s License
Primary Source Verification of education
Copy of clinical license if applicable
CPR
Behavioral Management Training