CNA: Compassionate Caregiver with Growth & Benefits

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Eligible - $500

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant to provide safe, compassionate direct patient care under RN supervision within a behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention. A high school diploma and state Nurse Aide certification are required; sign-on bonus is available. We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with formal nursing or medical assistant training.
• State Nurse Aide certification required.
• Experience with psychiatric patient population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention when needed.
• Support activities of daily living and facilitate individual/family education groups.
• Ensure safety and compassionate care for patients within a behavioral health setting.

Skills

Crisis management

CPR training

Therapeutic relationships

Age-specific development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant training program

Job description

Lakeside Behavioral Health System in Memphis, TN, seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant to provide safe, compassionate direct patient care under RN supervision within a behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include maintaining a therapeutic milieu and crisis intervention. A high school diploma and state Nurse Aide certification are required; sign-on bonus is available. We offer competitive compensation and generous benefits.