Behavioral Health Psych Tech CNA — Patient Care Pro

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting. You will assist with personal care, monitor patient status, and coordinate with nurses to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements include CNA certification, BLS/CPR, good communication skills, and prior hospital or behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school/GED preferred.
• CNA certification required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• ANE competency training completed prior to orientation and annually thereafter.
• CPI training required within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• All duties are applicable in all units throughout the hospital including adult, adolescent, child, geriatric, state, civil, and state forensic units.
• Promote the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Conduct a full client inventory in the Intake area.
• Give report to the nurse and tech picking up client in the Intake area.
• Does not leave the client unattended at any time.
• Identify contraband and dispose of it appropriately.
• Coordinate with nurse/family if client brought home medications.
• Orient patient and family to BHR processes and unit routines.
• Assist on units in between admissions.
• Orient patients to the unit and record admissions vital signs.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Team player

Professionalism

Education

High school / GED

CNA certification

BLS/CPR certification

ANE training

CPI training within 30 days

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care in a behavioral health setting. You will assist with personal care, monitor patient status, and coordinate with nurses to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Requirements include CNA certification, BLS/CPR, good communication skills, and prior hospital or behavioral health experience preferred.