Behavioral Health Tech - Patient Care & Crisis Support

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with patient daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support safe, compassionate care on the unit. You will orient patients and families, escort them to tests and meals, and report significant observations to the registered nurse in accordance with policy.

The role requires a CNA program completion with BLS certification, CPI crisis intervention training within 90 days, and the ability to maintain a safe

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant program completion and active license or registry as required by state
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• CPR and crisis intervention training within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor and document patients' activities of daily living
• Orient patients and families to the unit and hospital routines
• Escort patients to tests, meals, activities and supervise behavior as needed
• Take and record vital signs for patients
• Communicate significant observations to the RN per policy
• Defuse crises and follow approved safety procedures
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with group activities
• Conduct patient rounds and document observations in medical records

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

Nursing Assistant program

BLS Certification

CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Tools

CPI Crisis Intervention

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with patient daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support safe, compassionate care on the unit. You will orient patients and families, escort them to tests and meals, and report significant observations to the registered nurse in accordance with policy.

The role requires a CNA program completion with BLS certification, CPI crisis intervention training within 90 days, and the ability to maintain a safe