Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is hiring a Nurse Aide to assist patients with daily living activities, provide orientation to units, and escort to tests and meals. The role includes vital signs, documentation, and crisis intervention within a safe, therapeutic environment.

Applicants should complete a Nursing Assistant program and a CPI Crisis Intervention course, with an active BLS certification. No prior experience required; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Nursing Assistant program.
• CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills completed within 90 days.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• No prior experience required.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist, monitor and maintain patient activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Orient patients and families to the unit and hospital.
• Escort patients to tests, meals, activities; supervise and manage behavior.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Document observations in patient records per policy.
• Defuse and report crisis situations using proper procedures.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and follow safety policies.
• Perform patient rounding at designated intervals and document findings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing Assistant program

CPI Crisis Intervention

Job description

Aurora Health Care is hiring a Nurse Aide to assist patients with daily living activities, provide orientation to units, and escort to tests and meals. The role includes vital signs, documentation, and crisis intervention within a safe, therapeutic environment.

Applicants should complete a Nursing Assistant program and a CPI Crisis Intervention course, with an active BLS certification. No prior experience required; strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.