Mental Health Aide: 1:1 Patient Support & Care Team

CareWell Health Medical Center; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CareWell Health Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Aide to assist in patient care activities as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role involves providing support for therapeutic treatment plans and documenting patient progress.

Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and preferably 1 year of experience in behavioral health. The position expects flexibility to work during holidays and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more experience in Behavioral Health preferred.
• Ability to follow infection control policies of the hospital.
• Demonstrates knowledge of work practice and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned patients with activities of daily living.
• Documents patient checks as assigned.
• Observes patient progress and reports status to staff nurse.

Skills

Patient care activities

Communication skills

Infection control policies

Education

High school diploma

BLS-CPR certification

EKG, Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

CareWell Health Medical Center is seeking a Mental Health Aide to assist in patient care activities as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team. The role involves providing support for therapeutic treatment plans and documenting patient progress.

Qualified candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and preferably 1 year of experience in behavioral health. The position expects flexibility to work during holidays and weekends as needed.