Mental Health Technician: Patient Care & Group Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support daily living activities and maintain a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit. You will establish therapeutic relationships, take vital signs, weigh patients, and assist with routine specimens under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

You will participate in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings, helping with hygiene tasks and activities of daily living to promote patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a licensed nurse, performs various service related activities in support of patient care and the patient care unit
• Responsible for direct and indirect care to assigned patients primarily focusing on hygiene activities of daily living, vital signs and recreational activities

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Daily living activities

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

BLS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support daily living activities and maintain a therapeutic environment in the psychiatric unit. You will establish therapeutic relationships, take vital signs, weigh patients, and assist with routine specimens under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

You will participate in group therapy, in-service education, and staff meetings, helping with hygiene tasks and activities of daily living to promote patient comfort and safety.