CNA Lead/Mental Health Assistant

About the role

The Mental Health Assistant provides direct care services, assists with unit management duties, and supports patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care services to patients with mental health and chemical dependency issues.
• Affords work direction and follows oral and written instructions and procedures.
• Accurately observes, recognizes, reports, and records physical symptoms and significant behavioral characteristics of patients.
• Verbalizes the needs of patients and demonstrates empathy and support.
• Lifts up to 75 lbs. and assists in lifting and moving patients.
• Deals with aggressive behavior and communicates information clearly and concisely.

Requirements

• Previous Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) experience is required.
• Knowledge of unit routines and the physical and psychological needs of the mentally ill.
• Understanding of patient safety procedures and standard treatment programs for the mentally ill.
• Ability to accurately document patient behavior and progress.
• Knowledge of patient's rights and effective methods of assigning and monitoring subordinates' work.

Benefits

• $0 premium employee health insurance option.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual.
• Dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• Retirement benefits.

Pay

• Hourly rate: $20.25
• Shift differential: $2.00 pm and night shift, $1.50 weekend shift, $1.00 Geriatric pay.

Schedule

• Multiple shifts available, including holidays and weekends.