Mental Health Care Aide - 1:1 Patient Support

CareWell Health; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 54,185,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Paid Holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

CareWell Health is seeking a Mental Health Aide to support patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and contribute to the patient’s therapeutic plan under nurse supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with staff to achieve treatment goals. Willingness to work holidays and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• EKG and Phlebotomy Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists assigned patient with activities of daily living.
• Performs 15-minute checks as assigned and documents.
• Maintains patient safety with 1:1 observation when needed.
• Records vital signs, weight, and height as required.
• Reports patient progress to staff nurse.
• Ensures patients wear identification bands and unit cleanliness.
• Monitors equipment and reports safety issues to staff.

Education

High school diploma

BLS-CPR

EKG, Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

CareWell Health is seeking a Mental Health Aide to support patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and contribute to the patient’s therapeutic plan under nurse supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and collaboration with staff to achieve treatment goals. Willingness to work holidays and weekends is required.