CNA/MHT: Psychiatric & Medical Care Assistant

Seaside Healthcare; Baton Rouge (LA); Presencial; USD 58.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Mental Health Technician responsibilities to provide direct and indirect patient care in a psychiatric setting. The role involves assisting RNs/LPNs, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation for patients with both medical and psychiatric needs.

Candidates should have CNA certification, state requirements, and at least one year of related experience.

Formación

• Current CNA certification. State-approved CNA training program, high school diploma or GED, and state certification exam."
• Prefer a minimum 1 year recent experience on medical-surgical, skilled nursing, or psychiatric unit.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintains safe and therapeutic milieu; monitors program rules and assists in patient security and management.

Responsabilidades

• Assists in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu by monitoring program rules and assisting in security and patient management.
• Documents significant occurrences, observed behaviors, vital signs, I&O, weight, and observation findings on the Daily MHT worksheet and reports to the nurse.
• Performs clerical duties supporting unit activities and assists with admissions, weights, vital signs, and patient belongings.
• Documents patient nutritional intake, output, and bowel movements.
• Maintains patient laundry and provides clean clothing; packs belongings for discharge and logs valuables.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including hygiene, nourishment/hydration, ROM/positioning, and skin care.
• Recognizes group influence and conducts group sessions with preset agenda; uses therapeutically appropriate sensitivities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA statements apply.

Conocimientos

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Educación

CNA certification & high school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Seaside Health System in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with Mental Health Technician responsibilities to provide direct and indirect patient care in a psychiatric setting. The role involves assisting RNs/LPNs, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation for patients with both medical and psychiatric needs.

Candidates should have CNA certification, state requirements, and at least one year of related experience.