PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

About the role

The Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care under the supervision of nurses. MHT’s provide assistance to patients in daily living such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. MHT’s provide the provision of a safe, therapeutic environment, and crisis intervention.

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Responsibilities

• Compliance with completion, filing, and retrieval of medical records
• Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking
• Transport patients and equipment
• Monitor patients for assessments and report to supervisor
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital
• Participate and assist with recreational activities for patients
• Participate and assist with therapeutic activities for patients

Requirements

• One (1) to two (2) years’ experience in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred
• CNA Certification Required
• CPI Certification will be trained at the next available class; until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPI certified healthcare professional.
• CPR Certification will be trained at the next available class; until then, the employee will not be assigned one-on-one patient care and will be supervised by a CPR certified healthcare professional.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training (or training completed prior to direct patient care) with yearly refreshers.
• Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and weekend work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds