CNA (2nd/PM Shift)

Schedule

Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

About the role

The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure the safety, dignity, and respect of all patients by providing continuous patient care, observation, direct interaction, de‑escalation support and role modeling of coping skills to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living; interact directly with patients, attend to patient needs, and help in behavioral crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist in providing therapeutic patient care in group or one‑to‑one settings.
• Ensure the safety and accurate location of patients at all times, including strict adherence to rounding standards, rounding documentation, and overall milieu management.
• Monitor safety of patients, visitors, and environment, including infection‑control standards, daily environmental rounds for safety, sanitation, codes, door locks and alarms.
• Observe, monitor, and record patient behavior and activities, including meals and monitoring food intake and output.
• Complete documentation related to daily treatment progress notes as required within the medical record.
• Complete and record patient vitals, including orthostatic vitals, as directed by nursing leadership.
• Immediately report any changes in patient condition or safety to the treatment team.
• Ensure safe transport and transition of patients to and from scheduled program activities, including groups, cafeteria, and outdoor time.
• Orient and educate patients upon admission, conduct patient belongings searches, and document belongings.
• Provide float coverage support to all inpatient levels of care as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year CNA, MA, or similar patient‑care experience preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license preferred.
• Formal training will be provided for:
  • American Heart Association CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) training within 60 days of hire.
  • Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) trainings within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee share program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• New Employee Retention Bonus up to $1,000.