Behavioral Health Technician - Crisis Care & Safety

Advocate Health; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide daily living support and compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. You will orient patients and families, assist with mobility and activities, and document observations in the medical records.

You will respond to crises and help maintain a safe environment, following established policies and procedures. Required qualifications include CNA licensure, BLS certification, and completion of an approved nursing assistant program.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Nurse Aide in good standing.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (DNV, DHS, CARF or others) must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and monitor patient needs.
• Orient patients and families to the unit and hospital.
• Escort patients to tests, meals, and activities; supervise and manage behavior as required.
• Perform vital signs and document observations in medical records.
• Respond to crises; report significant or unusual occurrences and follow safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and assist with group activities and patient rounding.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide daily living support and compassionate patient care in a hospital setting. You will orient patients and families, assist with mobility and activities, and document observations in the medical records.

You will respond to crises and help maintain a safe environment, following established policies and procedures. Required qualifications include CNA licensure, BLS certification, and completion of an approved nursing assistant program.