Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Nights

Ahcseniorcare; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Martin, TN is seeking a part-time Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, medications, and creating a safe therapeutic environment for geriatrics in crisis.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPI/ CPR training forthcoming, and prior experience in mental health or geriatric care.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required and CPI/ CPR training to be provided or trained at next classes.
• Experience in mental health, patient care, or geriatric settings preferred (1–2 years).
• Ability to work flexible hours and potential overtime/weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient orientation.
• Transport patients and equipment and monitor patient status.
• Maintain and document medical records and reports.
• Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

CMS Restraint training

Flexible hours

Overtime readiness

Education

Technical/other training or better

Job description

Requisition Number: CERTI026825

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Unity Psychiatric Care
Martin, TN 38237, USA

Description

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia, and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Bridgeport and Huntsville, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating geriatrics who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services will include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com .

*** New Competitive Wages ***

*** 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM ***

POSITION SUMMARY:

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including but not limited to:

• 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

Required Work Experience:

• One (1) to two (2) years’ in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred

Licensing/Certification/Education Requirements:

• 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.

Other Requirements:

• Position may require unscheduled overtime, after-hours, and week-end work
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours

Physical Requirements:

• Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Certified Nurse Assistant

Preferred

CPI Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
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