Mental Health Tech- 7a

Colquitt Regional Medical Center; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colquitt Regional Medical Center in Moultrie, GA is hiring a Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Tech for the Inpatient Gero-Psych Unit to support patient care, safety, and comfort. You will respond to calls, monitor patients, and assist with basic care under nurse supervision.

The role requires prior experience as a Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech, plus Aegis de-escalation certification and BLS, with a preference for 1 year of MHT or geriatric CNA experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech.
• Aegis de-escalation certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients, respond to calls for assistance, monitor vital signs, and observe health status.
• Work under supervision of an experienced nurse and report problems or deterioration to the team.
• Collaborate with the mental health team in planning and implementing patient treatments.

Skills

Nursing Assistant

Mental Health Tech

Education

Technical/other training or better in Nurse Assistant

Job description

Colquitt Regional Medical Center is currently hiring a Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Tech for our Inpatient Gero-Psych Unit.

The CNA/MHTs answer patients’ calls for assistance, take their vital signs, and monitor their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. All CNA/MHTs work under the supervision of an experienced nurse, and report any problems or worsening in a patient’s condition to the program staff. They monitor and observe clients’ health status and physical care needs at admission and while clients are in the program. They assist clients in and out of the unit, to and from eating areas & restrooms. They function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and perform administrative, clerical, and other tasks according to program policy. They demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of performance.

CNA/MHTs will be working with the mental health team---consisting of registered nurses, therapists, social workers, and psychiatrists---participates in planning and implementing patient treatments.

Job Requirements

Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant or Mental Health Tech.

Must possess Aegis (de-escalation certification) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross or obtain certification through Colquitt Regional Medical Center Educational Services upon hire.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Nurse Assistant.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

MHT Or Geriatric CNA experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Certified Nurse Assistant

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