Mental Health Aide

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo's Senior Behavioral Health unit is hiring a Mental Health Aide to assist staff nurses and therapists on the nursing unit. The role involves performing delegated tasks, helping maintain a clean, orderly work area, and supporting patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be CPR/BLS certified, and either hold a CNA/STNA credential or be a recent nursing program graduate.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must complete UTMC Healthcare Tech training course and maintain CPR/BLS certification.
• Candidates with a current CNA/STNA certification or nursing program graduate exemption will not be required to attend the UTMC Health Tech training.
• Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
• Willingness to work weekends/holidays; may rotate shifts.
• Must be able to perform CPR.
• Physical requirements include vision, hearing, dexterity and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mental Health Aide assists the Staff Nurse and Therapists on the nursing unit by performing delegated tasks and helping to maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Title: Mental Health Aide

Department Org: Senior Behavioral Health - 110100

Employee Classification: B1 - Classif'd Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit:AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:1

Start Time: 6:00 am End Time: 6:30 pm

Posted Salary: $17.60

Float: True

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

Mental Health Aide assists the Staff Nurse and Therapists, in providing delegated tasks on the nursing unit. Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly work area.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School graduate or GED equivalent.


• 2. 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:


• Has 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


• 3. Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.


• 4. 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.


• 5. Will be required to work some weekends and holidays.


• 6. May be required to rotate shifts and units.


• 7. Physical requirements:


• a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;


• b. ability to hear (with or without aides)


• c. ability to orally communicate


• d. good manual dexterity


• e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally


• f. ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and


• h. 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. or apply online for an accommodation request.

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