Day Shift CNA — Geriatric Mental Health Care

Unity Psychiatric Care - Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision at our Memphis facility. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates will have CNA certification and CPI training with annual refreshers; CPR training is provided yearly. Flexibility for overtime and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) required.
• CPI training with yearly refreshers.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training with yearly refreshers.
• CPR certification is not required upon hire; training provided yearly.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care such as bathing, dressing, and walking.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with crisis intervention.
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation.
• Monitor patients and report assessments to supervisor.
• Assist with recreational activities for patients and with therapeutic activities.
• Transport patients and equipment.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

Tools

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

CMS Restraint & Seclusion Training

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of American Health Partners Inc., is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under nurse supervision at our Memphis facility. The role focuses on assisting patients with daily living activities and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates will have CNA certification and CPI training with annual refreshers; CPR training is provided yearly. Flexibility for overtime and weekend work is required.