MENTAL HEALTH WORKER / C.N.A. PT Days R3

Care New England; Providence (RI); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Care New England Riverview 3 inpatient unit is seeking a patient advocate who models high standards of care and collaborates with the nursing team to meet patients’ needs for services. The role focuses on activities of daily living and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment on the unit.

Qualified candidates will have a CNA certification (external); internal MHW tracks must obtain CNA within 6 months. A BA in social sciences is preferred; strong written and verbal communication skills are

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.
• Candidate must have excellent written skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• External candidates: must have C.N.A certification.
• Internal MHW candidates: must have or complete C.N.A. certification within 6 months of accepting position.

Responsabilidades

• Provides role as patient advocate and models standards of performance.
• Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, especially activities of daily living.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation and interaction.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication skills

Strong written skills

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

C.N.A certification

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Provides role as patient advocate through his/ /her own role modeling of standards of performance and by communicating and meeting patients’ needs for service. Assists registered nurses in direct care of patients, specifically patients’ activities of daily living. Insures a safe and therapeutic environment on the unit through observation monitoring, interacting and providing/assisting in groups

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any of the social sciences preferred and/or comparable behavioral health experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Experience in working with mentally ill and/or developmentally delayed clients.

Candidate must have excellent written skills.

Excellent communication skills.

External candidates: must have C.N.A certification.

Internal MHW candidates: must have or complete C.N.A. certification within 6 months of accepting position.

Schedule:20/40Part Time Days / Every Other Weekend

Riverview 3 is an Inpatient Adult General Treatment Unit

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

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

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.