MHT or CNA PRN

Freedom Behavioral Program of DeQuincy; DeQuincy (LA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401-K with up to a 2% match

Accrued Sick, Vacation, Holiday

Descripción de la vacante

Freedom Behavioral Program of DeQuincy is seeking a dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Mental Health Technician (MHT) to support the nursing staff in providing compassionate patient care and maintaining a therapeutic environment.

You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor patient safety, help prepare meals, document observations, and communicate needs to licensed nurses to ensure high-quality care in a therapeutic environment.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care to assigned patients, ensuring ADL needs are met.
• Assist with meals and supervision of patients during staff breaks.
• Support day-to-day custodial care and hospital-type activities.
• Communicate observations and patient needs to licensed nursing staff.
• Assist with patient chart production as directed by nursing staff.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

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