Nursing Assistant/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Easte rn State Hospital is recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate at Wendell 2: 28-Bed Co-ed Unit. The role involves assisting licensed staff in caring for adults with psychiatric diagnoses, taking vital signs, helping with daily living activities, and leading group activities.

The position focuses on documenting patient behavior, supporting treatment plans, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult psychiatric settings preferred.
• Ability to obtain vitals and assist with daily living activities.
• Documentation of patient behavior and treatment progress required.
• Ability to lead or co-lead group activities and maintain a therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed healthcare providers in delivering patient care.
• Provide age-appropriate care for adults with primary psychiatric diagnoses.
• Escort patients to activities and monitor during treatment/support sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of patient behavior and treatment interventions.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Group activities

Documentation

Supervision

Psychiatric care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Eastern State Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Nurse Assistant/Mental Health Associate in Wendell 2: 28-Bed Co-ed Unit

The Mental Health Associate will assist a licensed healthcare provider in the delivery of patient care to adult patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Assists in providing age appropriate and specific needs, treatment services, and performs related tasks as required (i.e. obtain vital signs; assist with activities of daily living). Provides direct patient care by planning, organizing, and implementing psychiatric rehabilitation activities. Assists in escort of patients to and from activities, assists in screening and basic assessment of patients. Provides documentation and keeps records of patient behavior. Assists in patient supervision of patients during treatment/support activities. Leads/co-leads group activities. Implements hospital and departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in assuring a safe, therapeutic environment.