Night Shift Mental Health Tech — Safe Patient Care

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Shift differentials

On-site parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement options

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Health savings accounts

Community involvement

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring a Mental Health Technician for our Naperville location. You will work the night shift (11:00p–7:00a) on a part-time schedule, providing direct patient care to individuals with behavioral health disorders under RN supervision.

You will assist with meals, personal care, activities of daily living, and documentation while adhering to infection control and safety protocols. A high school diploma and CPR/CPI readiness are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to demonstrate de-escalation and behavior management techniques.
• Valid driver's license required if travelling to off-site locations with company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Delivers, sets up and removes meal trays; assists with dietary intake and documents it.
• Assists with activities of daily living and transfers as supervised by the nurse.
• Carries out plan of care considering patient age and needs; follows infection control standards.
• Assists with specimen collection, vitals, and EKG (if trained) under nurse direction.
• Provides patient and family orientation to rooms and hospital processes.
• Transports or escorts patients as needed; completes admission documentation.
• Maintains a therapeutic milieu and observes patient safety and behavior.
• Communicates with RN about patient status and safety during shift.
• May transport patients in company vehicles or accompany them as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Endeavor Health is hiring a Mental Health Technician for our Naperville location. You will work the night shift (11:00p–7:00a) on a part-time schedule, providing direct patient care to individuals with behavioral health disorders under RN supervision.

You will assist with meals, personal care, activities of daily living, and documentation while adhering to infection control and safety protocols. A high school diploma and CPR/CPI readiness are required.