Compassionate Mental Health Worker (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Garden Grove Hospital; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center in Southern California seeks a Mental Health Worker to support inpatient and outpatient services under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and relaying patient information to the supervising nurse.

Requirements include a current CNA license (or equivalent hospital experience), BLS on hire, and familiarity with medical/psychological terminology.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Certified Nursing Assistant issued by the State; if not a CNA, have a minimum of one year experience working as Mental Health Worker in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• One (1) year prior mental health experience preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient: assist licensed nursing staff in providing and documenting patient care including activities of daily living; maintain safe and clean environment; communicate pertinent patient information to supervising RN; perform some clerical duties as assigned.
• Outpatient: carry out activities of daily living program and individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients under supervision.

Skills

BLS certification

Mental health experience

Medical terminology

Education

CNA license

Job description

Garden Grove Hospital Medical Center in Southern California seeks a Mental Health Worker to support inpatient and outpatient services under RN supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and relaying patient information to the supervising nurse.

Requirements include a current CNA license (or equivalent hospital experience), BLS on hire, and familiarity with medical/psychological terminology.