Mental Health Worker/C.N.A. FT Eves R2

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Advocate to support registered nurses in delivering quality patient care in a Short Stay Unit. The role requires effective communication to address patients' needs and create a safe environment. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or certification and have experience with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Experience working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
• Must obtain or complete C.N.A certification within 6 months for internal candidates.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a patient advocate and communicates with patients to meet service needs.
• Assists registered nurses in direct patient care and ensures safety and therapeutic environment.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

C.N.A certification

Job description

Job Summary: Provides a role as a patient advocate through role modeling standards of performance and communicating with patients to meet their service needs. Assists registered nurses in direct patient care, specifically in activities of daily living. Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation, interaction, and group activities.

Specifications: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences preferred; comparable behavioral health experience may substitute for the degree. Experience working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients. Excellent written skills required. External candidates: must have C.N.A certification. Internal MHW candidates: must obtain or complete C.N.A certification within 6 months of accepting the position.

Schedule: 36/72 Full-Time Evenings, every other weekend.

Unit: Riverview 2 is a Short Stay Unit (SSU).

About Care New England: A health system including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, committed to medical research, top-tier specialists, and innovative health programs.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with organizational standards, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and incumbents must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.