CNA / Mental Health Technician 7A-7P - St. Veronica

Catholic Care Center; Bel Aire (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Catholic Care Center is seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide professional direct patient care to senior behavioral health patients. The role supports ADLs, aids in cognitive activities, and upholds safety and compassionate, person-centered care across 7A-7P operations.

Qualified candidates will have nurse assistant certification, basic computer and EMR familiarity, and the ability to work in an acute behavioral health environment with older adults.

Qualifications

• Certification as a nurse assistant.
• Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and familiarity with electronic medical records or rehab systems is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with ADLs to support patients.
• Participate in program-related activities and groups to reinforce goals and cognitive stimulation.
• Use de-escalation techniques with a trauma-informed, person-centered approach.
• Conduct patient rounds and safety checks, report safety issues to nursing staff.
• Document vitals and observations accurately in medical records.
• Adhere to PPE, hygiene, falls prevention, and infection-control protocols.
• Engage in hospital educational programs as requested.

Skills

Nurse assistant certification

Basic computer skills

Electronic medical records familiarity

Education

Two years or more college preferred

Job description

Location: Bel Aire, KS

Job Id:2587

# of Openings:1

Position Available : FULLTIME 7A-7P

• Full-time
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) Matching

PRIMARY PURPOSE – Provides professional direct patient care and program services under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse to senior behavioral health patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy, standards, and objectives of Catholic Care Center and the Senior Behavioral Health Program. Works collaboratively with all members of the health care team to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and provides compassionate person-centered care to patients consistent with role scope, current regulatory standards, and practice expectations. Demonstrates competency to provide age appropriate care to older adults and geriatric patients age generally 55 years and older.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (The essential responsibilities and accountabilities of this position including interactions with other departments and outside vendors, if applicable, in PRIORITY order.)

• Demonstrates performance of tasks necessary to maintain a safe and therapeutic milieu and provide optimum patient care.
• Provides direct patient care and assistance as needed and as assigned to support patients with ADLS to include dressing, bathing, eating, feeding, and other tasks as needed to ensure quality care and management of the patient
• Leads and/or assists with program related activities and groups that reinforce daily goals, learned skills, and cognitive stimulation appropriate in line with role scope and training.
• Uses program de-escalation techniques that have been trained and support a trauma informed person-centered approach toward patients
• Performs patient rounds and safety checks and always maintains responsibility to remove and promptly report any safety issue immediately to nursing staff during their shift
• Performs and documents vital signs on patients as assigned
• Demonstrates appropriate use of patient care equipment necessary to perform role tasks
• Follows unit safety practices and procedures at all times to include continuous hand hygiene, appropriate use of PPE, appropriate use of patient assistive devices, falls prevention protocols, and unit contraband prevention.
• Participates in hospital educational programs as requested.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.
• Properly and accurately documents/charts observations and other data related to the clinical condition of the patient.
• Delivers age appropriate care for the patient population.

RELEVANT WORK - Minimum amount of specifically related experience which is required to perform the role at this level.

EXPERIENCE

• One or more years’ working in an acute behavioral health hospital program preferred
• Certification as a nurse assistant
• Basic computer knowledge (Word and Excel) and skills in rehabilitation‑related systems or other electronic medical records systems is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of electronic medical record preferred

Clinical Settings:

• BLS / CPR and other certification as determined by specialty and clinical setting
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position

EDUCATION- (Minimum formal academic training which typically provides the knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance.

Note in Other if experience may be substituted.

Qualifications: Education

• Two years or more college preferred

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS - (Required licenses, certificates, specific skills, personal traits, e.g., RN, CPA, able to type 90 wpm, detail orientation.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS (Specific statements of physical effort required and description of work environment; e.g., prolonged sitting at CRT.)

Physical Requirements:

• Walking, Standing, and/or Stooping for long periods.
• Mild to moderate physical labor to complete the tasks.
• Exposure to blood, chemicals, and other bodily fluids.
• Frequent moderate to heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more consistently during the shift
• Other physical demands that coincide with the duties of direct patient care duties for older adults and individuals with physical and cognitive limitations and disabilities
• Safety-Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection‑control policies and protocols.
• Follows hospital policy when disposing of biohazardous materials, labeling and handling of all materials.
• Confidentiality-Preserves and protects patient and client confidentiality in all situations and with all documentation.
• Note: can be exposed to unpredictable patient behaviors that can at times be violent consistent with an acute behavioral health care setting

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Catholic Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff

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