Mental Health Aide

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 19,514 - 27,792; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is hiring a Mental Health Aide to assist nursing staff and maintain care standards in a behavioral health setting. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and complete required training, including current CPR/BLS certification.

This role involves working under supervision, providing delegated tasks to support patients, and requires strong communication skills. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Completion of UTMC Healthcare Tech training course or current CPR/BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow medical instructions.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Staff Nurse and Therapists with delegated tasks.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Provide patient care under supervision.

Skills

Writing legibly

Speaking articulately

Following directions

Organizing work

Manual dexterity

Education

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Job description

Mental Health Aide

Department: Senior Behavioral Health - 110100

Employee Classification: B4 - Classif'd Contingent AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 8

Start Time, End Time: Varies. May work 2 weekend shifts/month and 1 major holiday/year subject to UTMC's needs.

Posted Salary: $17.17

Float, Rotate, Weekend/Holiday: True. On Call: False. Travel: False.

Responsibilities

Mental Health Aide assists the Staff Nurse and Therapists by providing delegated tasks on the nursing unit and helps maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Will be required to attend and successfully complete the UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification thereafter. Candidates with a current CPR/BLS certification and at least one of the following are not required to attend and complete the UTMC Health Tech training course:
  - Successfully passed a State Approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) exam and has an active certification on the applicable state registry at the time of application.
  - A recent graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  - Candidates with recent equivalent experience who successfully pass the Skill Assessment will not be required to attend and complete the Healthcare Tech course.
• Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
• Ability to plan and organize work and to work under supervision. Willingness to accept responsibility for patients in their care when performing delegated functions of this position and to perform delegated duties in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Will be required to work some weekends and holidays.
• May be required to rotate shifts and units.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable.
• Ability to hear (with or without aids).
• Ability to orally communicate.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently.
• Ability to perform CPR.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.