Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Nights

American Health Partners; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Competitive Wages

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Nights to provide essential patient care under supervision. This entry-level role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Candidates should possess a CNA Certification and have 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in mental health or geriatric care. The position requires flexibility in work hours and may involve heavy lifting. Competitive wages are offered.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in a mental health, patient care, or geriatric setting preferred.
• CNA Certification is required.
• CPI and CPR Certification training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist patients with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting.
• Monitor and report on patient assessments.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Compliance with medical records

Flexible working hours

Assisting with daily living activities

Education

CNA Certification

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (MHT) Nights at American Health Partners

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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 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.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care