MHT or CNA (FT Days)

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Dequincy; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401-K with up to a 2% match

Accrued Sick, Vacation, Holiday

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of DeQuincy is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support the nursing staff and provide direct patient care to individuals in a psychiatric inpatient setting.

The role focuses on assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a safe environment, and relaying patient observations to licensed nurses. Strong English communication and the ability to handle crisis situations are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; psychiatric-related coursework is a plus.
• One year experience with patients in inpatient hospital settings preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; mental alertness and quick reaction in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day custodial care and activities of daily living.
• Provide meals, answer phones, and supervise patients during staff breaks.
• Communicate patient observations to licensed nursing staff.

Skills

Inpatient hospital experience

English literacy

Crisis management

Crises response

Education

High School Diploma

Psychiatric-related coursework (plus)

Job description

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a member of the nursing staff who facilitates quality patient care.

The CNA or MHT supports the licensed nursing staff to ensure the needs of the patients are met by performing routinely assigned tasks and carrying out patient care activities within the scope of the CNA’s or MHT's training and experience.

The CNA or MHT provides direct patient care to assigned patients, ensuring that patients' activities of daily living are performed. They are primarily responsible for the day-to-day custodial care of the patients. The CNA or MHT assists with providing a therapeutic, safe environment for the patients.

The CNA or MHT utilizes basic knowledge of nursing skills and communicates the medical and emotional needs of the patients to the licensed nursing staff. The CNA or MHT is the visible presence of the nursing staff on the unit and is readily available to the patients for day-to-day needs. In addition, they perform assigned duties and interventions as directed by the licensed nurse to fulfill the prescribed orders of the medical staff.

The CNA or MHT communicates observations of the patients to the licensed nursing staff. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with the overall day-to-day functioning of the program, including aiding other staff in patient chart production, providing meals, answering telephones, and supervising patients during staff break periods.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma preferred and additional schooling in psychiatric related areas is a plus.
• One year experience working with patients in the inpatient hospital setting is preferred.
• Physical strength and agility to assist patients with agitation and disruptive behavior.
• Requires mental alertness and the ability to think critically and react in critical situations.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Benefits Available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• 401-K with up to a 2% match
• Accrued Sick, Vacation, Holiday benefits