MHT or CNA (FT Nights)

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Dequincy; DeQuincy (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401-K with up to 2% match

Sick, Vacation, Holiday benefits

Job summary

Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Dequincy in Louisiana is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support compassionate patient care and assist licensed nurses. You will help with daily living activities, monitor patient needs, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment while documenting observations and communicating openly with the care team.

Strong English language skills and reliability are required; HS diploma preferred; prior inpatient experience

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Experience in inpatient hospital setting is preferred.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.
• Physical strength and agility to assist patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities for patients.
• Support licensed nursing staff to meet patient needs.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment and monitor patient behavior.
• Handle basic charting duties and communicate observations.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

TheCertified 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 MHTutilizes 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 MHTcommunicates 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