Geriatric Mental Health CNA | Day Shift 7a-7p

American Health Partners; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Franklin, TN is seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. You will assist patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility, help maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and support crisis intervention.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPI and CPR training (will be provided), CMS restraint/seclusion training with yearly refreshers, and 1–2 years of experience in mental health or geriatric settings.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in mental health or geriatric care preferred.
• CNA certification is required.
• CPI and CPR training will be provided; training completed before direct patient care.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training with yearly refreshers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of nurses (bathing, dressing, eating, mobility).
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and assist with crisis intervention.
• Transport patients and equipment; monitor and report patient status to supervisor.
• Complete admission paperwork and patient orientation to the hospital.
• Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

1–2 years experience in MH/geriatric

Education

CNA Certification

CPI Training

CPR Training

CMS Restraint/Seclusion Training

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care in Franklin, TN is seeking Mental Health Technicians to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. You will assist patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility, help maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and support crisis intervention.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPI and CPR training (will be provided), CMS restraint/seclusion training with yearly refreshers, and 1–2 years of experience in mental health or geriatric settings.