MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES | UNIT STCF B-G| FULL-TIME NIGHT SHIFT (25473)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ seeks a Mental Health Assistant to join our patient care team. You will perform basic patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and support treatment under the guidance of registered nurses.

Responsibilities include recording intake/output, maintaining a safe unit, assisting with procedures, and communicating effectively with nurses, patients, and families.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Technical skills for patient care.
• Must pass Nursing Attendant test.
• Knowledge of OPS regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Computer literate.
• English reading and writing required.

Responsibilities

• Take and record TPR and report deviations to nurse.
• Obtain specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).
• Weigh patient and record weight.
• Assist with activities of daily living (skin care, bathing, dressing, ambulation, meals).
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Perform assigned treatments (e.g., dressings).
• Communicate with Charge/Primary Nurse about patients’ needs.
• Orient patient to environment and build rapport with patients and families.
• Assist in patient management including de-escalation and containment under RN guidance.
• Admit/unit searches and basic belongings checks.
• Keep units clean and stocked for admissions.
• Apply infection control and safety principles.
• Report significant unit problems to charge nurse.
• Monitor visiting sessions as assigned.
• Transport patients between areas as needed.
• Assist with unit therapeutic activities as directed.
• Maintain safe unit environment through rounds and observation.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and hospital policies.
• Participate in orientation, CQI activities, and team duties.

Skills

CPR Certification

Technical skills

Nursing Attendant test

OPS regulations

Organization

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Education

Nurse Aide training

High school diploma

Job description

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: MENTA009579

• Posted : September 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**

We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Mental Health Assistant.

Responsibilities:

Patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Takes and records TPR and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.

Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).

Weighs patient and records weight.

Assists patients with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dress, ambulate and assists with meals).

Records oral intake and urinary output.

Performs assigned treatments (e.g., changes simple dressings).

Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients’ needs and requests.

Orients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.

Assists in patient management including de-escalation, alternative activities to prevent restraint and seclusion and physically assists in patient containment, restraint or seclusion under the direction of the Registered Nurse (e.g. Team 20/Dr. Strong).

Performs admission and unit searches, as assigned by the Registered Nurse, to include shake, pat and observation of patient belongings as well as visual searches of same gender patients on admission.

Keeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, neatens storage rooms, pantries and other areas).

Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).

Applies principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.

Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.

Ensures that contraband is not introduced into the unit environment by property search, unit rounds and visitor monitoring.

Monitors visiting sessions as assigned by the Charge Nurse.

Assists in transporting patients to/from designated areas as assigned (e.g. recreation activities, testing, court)

Assists with unit therapeutic activities as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Ensures a safe unit environment through rounding, patient observation, reporting environmental issues or patient problems to the Registered Nurse.

Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.

Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.

Other Duties:

Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy

Participates in orientation of nursing assistants.

Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned

Assists other personnel as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization

Position Qualifications:

• Heartsaver/CPR Certification required.
• Technical skills required for patient care.
• Must pass Nursing Attendant test administered by BMC.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for OPS
• Good organizational skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.

Education:

Successful completion of an approved Nurse’s Aide training course preferred.

High school graduation or equivalent required.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range.

$21.25 per hour | DIFFERENTIALS $1.15 EVE NIGHT & WEEKEND

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Required

High School or better in Diploma/GED.

Required

*Heart Saver

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