Behavioral Health Care Aide - On-Site

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan

Dental and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join our Nursing/Nursing Support team. This full-time, on-site position supports patient care and collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include taking TPR, assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and ensuring a safe unit. Requires Heartsaver/CPR and Nurse Aide training; benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required or current Heartsaver CPR.
• Experience delivering patient care in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for patient and family interaction.

Responsibilities

• Take and document vital signs and report deviations to the nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, ambulation, meals).
• Record intake/output and monitor patient weight as directed.
• Support infection control and safety practices in the unit.
• Assist in de-escalation and non-restraint activities under RN direction.
• Provide patient and family orientation and rapport-building.
• Prepare unit for new admissions and maintain cleanliness of patient areas.
• Communicate patient needs to the care team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nurse Aide training

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Mental Health Assistant to join our Nursing/Nursing Support team. This full-time, on-site position supports patient care and collaboration within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include taking TPR, assisting with daily living activities, documenting observations, and ensuring a safe unit. Requires Heartsaver/CPR and Nurse Aide training; benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.