Mental Health Aide

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is hiring a Mental Health Aide to support the Staff Nurse and Therapists on the nursing unit. You will perform delegated tasks and help maintain a clean, orderly work area on the unit.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and potential completion of UTMC Health Tech training. Weekend/holiday work and shift rotation may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Attain UTMC Healthcare Tech training; CPR/BLS certification required thereafter.
• If CNA/STNA certified and active, training course may be waived.
• Past nursing program graduation is acceptable.
• Skill assessment may waive Healthcare Tech course.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist Staff Nurse and Therapists with delegated tasks on the nursing unit.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Rotate shifts and units as required.
• Work some weekends and holidays.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Legible handwriting

Oral communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

State Approved CNA/STNA certificate

Recent nursing program graduate

Tools

UTMC Healthcare Tech training

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: 3

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

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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