Night Behavioral Health Tech - Patient Care Specialist

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) for night shifts in Behavioral Health. Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and maintain patient comfort and safety while participating in CQI activities.

Qualifications include high school or GED, CPI training within 30 days, and current BLS/CPR; CNA certification preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to work with hospital staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required/preferred.
• CPI training within 30 days of hire date.
• Current CNA certification preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with nursing, administration, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient care under RN supervision.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care for psychiatric patients.
• Maintains safe, clean environment and participates in CQI activities.
• Cares for patients, monitors vital signs and reports changes to RN.
• Assists with ADLs and transports patients as needed.
• Engages with patients and families to orient them to processes.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPI training

CNA certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Nursing Assistant (CNA) for night shifts in Behavioral Health. Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and maintain patient comfort and safety while participating in CQI activities.

Qualifications include high school or GED, CPI training within 30 days, and current BLS/CPR; CNA certification preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to work with hospital staff are essential.