MHT or CNA (FT Nights)

About the role

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a member of the nursing staff who facilitates quality patient care. The CNA or MHT 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 or MHT's training and experience.

The CNA or MHT provides direct patient care to assigned patients, ensuring that patients' activities of daily living are performed. They are primarily responsible for the day-to-day custodial care of the patients and assist with providing a therapeutic, safe environment. The CNA or MHT utilizes basic knowledge of nursing skills and communicates the medical and emotional needs of the patients to the licensed nursing staff. They are the visible presence of the nursing staff on the unit and are readily available to the patients for day-to-day needs.

In addition, the CNA or MHT performs assigned duties and interventions as directed by the licensed nurse to fulfill the prescribed orders of the medical staff, communicates observations of the patients to the licensed nursing staff, and assists with the overall day-to-day functioning of the program. This includes aiding other staff in patient chart production, providing meals, answering telephones, and supervising patients during staff break periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support activities of daily living.
• Assist licensed nursing staff with patient care activities within scope of training.
• Maintain a therapeutic and safe environment for patients.
• Communicate patients' medical and emotional needs to licensed nursing staff.
• Perform assigned duties and interventions as directed by licensed nurses.
• Communicate observations of patients to licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with overall day-to-day functioning of the program, including patient chart production, meal provision, telephone answering, and patient supervision during staff breaks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; additional schooling in psychiatric-related areas is a plus.
• One year of experience working with patients in an inpatient hospital setting is preferred.
• Physical strength and agility to assist patients with agitation and disruptive behavior.
• Mental alertness and ability to think critically and react in critical situations.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401-K with up to a 2% match.
• Accrued Sick, Vacation, and Holiday benefits.