Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Nights

American Health Partners; Rideout Village (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Martin, TN seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care during night shifts under nurse supervision. You will assist with daily living activities and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Required CNA and CPR certifications; CPI training will be provided. Prior experience in mental health or geriatric settings preferred. Flexible hours with potential overtime. Wage is competitive for the shift.

Qualifications

• CNA certification is required.
• CPR certification will be trained at the next available class.
• CPI training will be provided; until then, supervision by CPI-certified staff.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training with yearly refreshers.
• One to two years in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking.
• Monitor patients and report to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital.
• Transport patients and equipment.
• Participate in and assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Crisis intervention

Education

Technical/other training or better

Job description

Full-Time

Locations

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 .

Wages

New Competitive Wages

Working Hours

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

• 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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