Mental Health Technician/CNA-FT

About the role

Wood County Norwood Health Center is seeking a Mental Health Technician/CNA to join our team in Marshfield, WI. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care to our community members.

Responsibilities

• Assess vital signs or other similar procedures per patient needs, at proper times and in accordance with physician orders. Document in the record and report unusual findings to Nurse promptly.
• Communicate and assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs); support and encourage residents to maintain their independence.
• Transfer residents in a manner as stated in the care plan.
• Perform required treatments as assigned and document correctly. Report unusual findings to nurse.
• Participate with professional personnel in planning and carrying out patient/resident treatment plans and care plans.
• Support the patient’s mental health or rehabilitative recovery process while hospitalized and assist in formulating a safety plan at discharge.
• Supervise dining room during meal times.
• Perform housekeeping procedures: make beds, put away clothing, empty wastebaskets, clean floors, bathrooms and work areas.
• Offer patient/resident activities within a therapeutic program.
• Follow policies and procedures set forth at the facility.
• Responsible to know and practice the safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and responsible manner.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in dealing with mental health patients is preferred.
• Ability to intervene and deal directly with highly agitated, depressed or assaultive patients in a non-retaliatory therapeutic manner.
• Ability to write legibly and communicate effectively, verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.

Skills

• Basic equipment used: EZ stand, EZ lift, gait belt, walker, wheelchair, sensor pad alarms, clip alarms, anti-rollback devices, seatbelts (alarmed or unalarmed), low beds, personal care items, mats for floor, scales, blood pressure cuff, thermometer, telephone, and stethoscope.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, flexible schedules, and excellent benefits, including:

• Health Insurance - low premiums and low deductibles, with excellent coverage!
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare and medical expenses
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Plan
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Pay

$22.54 + hourly

Schedule

Second Shift (Evening)