Behavioral Health Unit Assistant/CNA - 36 hours, days

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

1d•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral is looking for a compassionate and motivated Behavioral Health Unit Assistant/CNA to join our dedicated Behavioral Health team at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. In this role, you will support individuals experiencing mental health challenges by providing patient-centered care under the supervision of an RN. Your work will help patients stabilize, develop coping skills, and improve their overall quality of life in alignment with our mission and values.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course within one year of hire is required.
Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) is required within 18 months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) are required within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of directly related work experience is strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications is desired.
Exceptional customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assists in ensuring patient safety while helping to meet their emotional, physical, recreational, and mental health needs.
Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, orderly, and appropriately stocked therapeutic environment.
Communicates therapeutically, uses de-escalation techniques, and reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Performs basic patient care activities, as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.

Benefits

Potential to earn up to an additional $7/hr. for specific shifts.
Comprehensive wellness benefits, including health, dental, vision, and more.
Employee discounts.
Paid parental leave.
Ample earned time off.
Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions.
Growth opportunities within our organization.
Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv.
Tuition Reimbursement is available.
Up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development.