Night CNA: Mental Health Technician in Geriatric Care

Unity Psychiatric Care; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Psychiatric Care in Clarksville, TN seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while contributing to crisis intervention.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPI training (with annual refreshers), and CPR training; travel may be required. Prior mental health or geriatric care experience is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) required or equivalent.
• CPI certification (or completed training before direct patient care) with yearly refreshers.
• CMS Restraint and Seclusion training with yearly refreshers.
• CPR training available yearly with a CPR-certified nurse on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of nurses.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting of patients.
• Transport patients and equipment as needed.
• Monitor patients and report assessments to supervisor.
• Complete admission paperwork and orient patients to the hospital.
• Assist with recreational and therapeutic activities for patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Record keeping

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

CPI certification

CMS Restraint training

CPR training

Job description

Unity Psychiatric Care in Clarksville, TN seeks a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under nursing supervision. You will assist with activities of daily living and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while contributing to crisis intervention.

Requirements include CNA certification, CPI training (with annual refreshers), and CPR training; travel may be required. Prior mental health or geriatric care experience is preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer.