Night Mental Health Tech: Calm Care & Patient Support

Minden Medical Center; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Minden Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Tech to join the nursing team on the unit, providing direct care and assisting with activities of daily living to support a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will observe patient status, communicate changes to licensed staff, assist with nutrition needs, and use de-escalation techniques as needed, while performing basic clerical tasks and coordinating with the team.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurses Aide preferred
• Effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Previous work experience with psychiatric and/or geriatric patients preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assist with activities of daily living to meet day-to-day patient needs.
• Observe patient status and environmental changes and promptly communicate to licensed staff.
• Assist with nutrition needs in coordination with nurses and use de-escalation techniques when needed.
• Complete basic clerical tasks and maintain unit documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Minden Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a Mental Health Tech to join the nursing team on the unit, providing direct care and assisting with activities of daily living to support a safe, therapeutic environment.

You will observe patient status, communicate changes to licensed staff, assist with nutrition needs, and use de-escalation techniques as needed, while performing basic clerical tasks and coordinating with the team.