Mental Health Assistant: Hospital Care & Growth

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join our on-site team. You will support patient care, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate with nurses to maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications include Heartsaver/CPR, Nursing Attendant test, and strong communication. Salary starts at $21.25 per hour with evening/night and weekend differentials; comprehensive benefits and tuition support available.

Qualifications

• Heartsaver/CPR certification required.
• Must pass Nursing Attendant test.
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements for OPS.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• English reading and writing as required by the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care with attention to growth and development appropriate to patients.
• Take and record TPR and report deviations to nurse.
• Obtain specimens as assigned.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Record oral intake and urinary output.
• Perform assigned treatments.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding patients’ needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Computer literate

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse’s Aide training preferred

Job description

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Assistant to join our on-site team. You will support patient care, assist with daily living activities, and collaborate with nurses to maintain a safe, respectful environment.

Qualifications include Heartsaver/CPR, Nursing Attendant test, and strong communication. Salary starts at $21.25 per hour with evening/night and weekend differentials; comprehensive benefits and tuition support available.